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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.63, 239.69 and 136.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.63, 239.69 and 136.71 is: 188.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.63 : 239.69 = 136.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.63/239.69 = 136.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.63x = 239.69 × 136.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.63x = 32,768.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,768.36/173.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.72

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