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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.96, 237.60 and 139.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.96, 237.60 and 139.16 is: 192.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.96 : 237.60 = 139.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.96/237.60 = 139.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.96x = 237.60 × 139.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.96x = 33,063.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,063.23/171.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.27

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