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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.23, 243.10 and 136.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.23, 243.10 and 136.81 is: 188.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.23 : 243.10 = 136.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.23/243.10 = 136.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.23x = 243.10 × 136.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.23x = 33,259.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,259.67/176.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.73

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