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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.04, 235.76 and 136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.04, 235.76 and 136 is: 187.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.04 : 235.76 = 136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.04/235.76 = 136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.04x = 235.76 × 136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.04x = 32,063.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,063.36/171.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.46

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