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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.38, 236.07 and 138.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.38, 236.07 and 138.57 is: 190.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.38 : 236.07 = 138.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.38/236.07 = 138.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.38x = 236.07 × 138.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.38x = 32,712.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,712.22/171.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.88

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