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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.32, 236.32 and 138.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.32, 236.32 and 138.51 is: 191.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.32 : 236.32 = 138.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.32/236.32 = 138.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.32x = 236.32 × 138.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.32x = 32,732.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,732.34/171.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.07

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