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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.52, 239.18 and 136.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.52, 239.18 and 136.12 is: 187.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.52 : 239.18 = 136.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.52/239.18 = 136.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.52x = 239.18 × 136.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.52x = 32,555.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,555.99/173.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.62

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