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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.19, 236.09 and 136.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.19, 236.09 and 136.18 is: 187.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.19 : 236.09 = 136.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.19/236.09 = 136.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.19x = 236.09 × 136.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.19x = 32,148.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,148.87/171.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.80

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