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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.02, 239.08 and 141.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.02, 239.08 and 141.84 is: 196.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.02 : 239.08 = 141.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.02/239.08 = 141.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.02x = 239.08 × 141.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.02x = 33,911.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,911.11/173.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.00

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