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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173, 238.80 and 134.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173, 238.80 and 134.12 is: 185.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173 : 238.80 = 134.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173/238.80 = 134.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173x = 238.80 × 134.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173x = 32,027.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,027.86/173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.13

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