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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.40, 239.20 and 136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.40, 239.20 and 136.50 is: 188.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.40 : 239.20 = 136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.40/239.20 = 136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.40x = 239.20 × 136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.40x = 32,650.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,650.80/173.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.30

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