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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.86, 237.14 and 94.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.86, 237.14 and 94.23 is: 130.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.86 : 237.14 = 94.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.86/237.14 = 94.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.86x = 237.14 × 94.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.86x = 22,345.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,345.23/171.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.02

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