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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.62, 239.54 and 136.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.62, 239.54 and 136.66 is: 188.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.62 : 239.54 = 136.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.62/239.54 = 136.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.62x = 239.54 × 136.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.62x = 32,736.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,736.72/173.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.56

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