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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.76, 239.52 and 134.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.76, 239.52 and 134.88 is: 185.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.76 : 239.52 = 134.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.76/239.52 = 134.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.76x = 239.52 × 134.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.76x = 32,306.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,306.46/173.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.93

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