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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.86, 236.90 and 134.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.86, 236.90 and 134.96 is: 186.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.86 : 236.90 = 134.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.86/236.90 = 134.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.86x = 236.90 × 134.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.86x = 31,970.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,970.16/171.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.02

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