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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.14, 243 and 136.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.14, 243 and 136.81 is: 188.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.14 : 243 = 136.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.14/243 = 136.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.14x = 243 × 136.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.14x = 33,244.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,244.83/176.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.74

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