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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.44, 236.72 and 138.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.44, 236.72 and 138.64 is: 191.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.44 : 236.72 = 138.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.44/236.72 = 138.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.44x = 236.72 × 138.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.44x = 32,818.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,818.86/171.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.43

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