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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.04, 236.26 and 138.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.04, 236.26 and 138.42 is: 191.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.04 : 236.26 = 138.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.04/236.26 = 138.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.04x = 236.26 × 138.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.04x = 32,703.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,703.11/171.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.20

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