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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.54, 236.44 and 136.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.54, 236.44 and 136.51 is: 188.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.54 : 236.44 = 136.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.54/236.44 = 136.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.54x = 236.44 × 136.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.54x = 32,276.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,276.42/171.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.16

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