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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.04, 236.02 and 134.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.04, 236.02 and 134.12 is: 185.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.04 : 236.02 = 134.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.04/236.02 = 134.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.04x = 236.02 × 134.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.04x = 31,655.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,655.00/171.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.07

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