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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.85, 237.02 and 134.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.85, 237.02 and 134.94 is: 186.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.85 : 237.02 = 134.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.85/237.02 = 134.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.85x = 237.02 × 134.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.85x = 31,983.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,983.48/171.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.11

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