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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.20, 235.96 and 136.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.20, 235.96 and 136.35 is: 187.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.20 : 235.96 = 136.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.20/235.96 = 136.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.20x = 235.96 × 136.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.20x = 32,171.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,171.71/171.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.92

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