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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.76, 237.02 and 94.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.76, 237.02 and 94.12 is: 129.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.76 : 237.02 = 94.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.76/237.02 = 94.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.76x = 237.02 × 94.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.76x = 22,308.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,308.32/171.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.88

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