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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.96, 240.12 and 136.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.96, 240.12 and 136.96 is: 189.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.96 : 240.12 = 136.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.96/240.12 = 136.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.96x = 240.12 × 136.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.96x = 32,886.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,886.84/173.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.05

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