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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.99, 237.35 and 94.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.99, 237.35 and 94.37 is: 130.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.99 : 237.35 = 94.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.99/237.35 = 94.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.99x = 237.35 × 94.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.99x = 22,397.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,397.77/171.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.23

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