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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.85, 240.22 and 136.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.85, 240.22 and 136.60 is: 188.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.85 : 240.22 = 136.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.85/240.22 = 136.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.85x = 240.22 × 136.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.85x = 32,815.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,815.36/173.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.76

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