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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.77, 238.55 and 136.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.77, 238.55 and 136.01 is: 187.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.77 : 238.55 = 136.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.77/238.55 = 136.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.77x = 238.55 × 136.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.77x = 32,445.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,445.10/172.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.80

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