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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.90, 238.48 and 136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.90, 238.48 and 136 is: 187.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.90 : 238.48 = 136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.90/238.48 = 136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.90x = 238.48 × 136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.90x = 32,433.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,433.28/172.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.58

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