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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.89, 237.21 and 94.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.89, 237.21 and 94.26 is: 130.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.89 : 237.21 = 94.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.89/237.21 = 94.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.89x = 237.21 × 94.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.89x = 22,359.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,359.54/171.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.08

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