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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.36, 236.66 and 136.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.36, 236.66 and 136.76 is: 188.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.36 : 236.66 = 136.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.36/236.66 = 136.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.36x = 236.66 × 136.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.36x = 32,363.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,363.75/171.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.86

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