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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171.99, 237.24 and 135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171.99, 237.24 and 135.27 is: 186.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171.99 : 237.24 = 135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171.99/237.24 = 135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171.99x = 237.24 × 135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171.99x = 32,091.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,091.45/171.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.59

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