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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.52, 239.58 and 136.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.52, 239.58 and 136.59 is: 188.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.52 : 239.58 = 136.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.52/239.58 = 136.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.52x = 239.58 × 136.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.52x = 32,724.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,724.23/173.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.59

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