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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.96, 237.36 and 134.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.96, 237.36 and 134.96 is: 186.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.96 : 237.36 = 134.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.96/237.36 = 134.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.96x = 237.36 × 134.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.96x = 32,034.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,034.11/171.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.29

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