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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.05, 238.85 and 99.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.05, 238.85 and 99.42 is: 137.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.05 : 238.85 = 99.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.05/238.85 = 99.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.05x = 238.85 × 99.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.05x = 23,746.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,746.22/173.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.22

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