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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.81, 237.08 and 94.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.81, 237.08 and 94.19 is: 129.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.81 : 237.08 = 94.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.81/237.08 = 94.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.81x = 237.08 × 94.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.81x = 22,328.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,328.91/171.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.96

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