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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.13, 236.11 and 134.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.13, 236.11 and 134.25 is: 185.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.13 : 236.11 = 134.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.13/236.11 = 134.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.13x = 236.11 × 134.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.13x = 31,697.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,697.77/171.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.23

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