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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.95, 236.79 and 135.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.95, 236.79 and 135.05 is: 185.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.95 : 236.79 = 135.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.95/236.79 = 135.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.95x = 236.79 × 135.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.95x = 31,977.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,977.31/171.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.97

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