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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.99, 236.72 and 134.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.99, 236.72 and 134.93 is: 185.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.99 : 236.72 = 134.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.99/236.72 = 134.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.99x = 236.72 × 134.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.99x = 31,941.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,941.56/171.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.72

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