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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.29, 242.92 and 136.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.29, 242.92 and 136.96 is: 188.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.29 : 242.92 = 136.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.29/242.92 = 136.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.29x = 242.92 × 136.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.29x = 33,270.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,270.32/176.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.72

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