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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.84, 236.96 and 135.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.84, 236.96 and 135.04 is: 186.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.84 : 236.96 = 135.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.84/236.96 = 135.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.84x = 236.96 × 135.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.84x = 31,999.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,999.08/171.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.21

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