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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.76, 239.22 and 136.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.76, 239.22 and 136.86 is: 188.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.76 : 239.22 = 136.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.76/239.22 = 136.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.76x = 239.22 × 136.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.76x = 32,739.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,739.65/173.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.42

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