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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.29, 236.61 and 138.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.29, 236.61 and 138.67 is: 191.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.29 : 236.61 = 138.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.29/236.61 = 138.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.29x = 236.61 × 138.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.29x = 32,810.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,810.02/171.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.55

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