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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.09, 238.90 and 136.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.09, 238.90 and 136.18 is: 187.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.09 : 238.90 = 136.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.09/238.90 = 136.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.09x = 238.90 × 136.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.09x = 32,533.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,533.62/173.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.96

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