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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.08, 238.84 and 99.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.08, 238.84 and 99.39 is: 137.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.08 : 238.84 = 99.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.08/238.84 = 99.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.08x = 238.84 × 99.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.08x = 23,738.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,738.31/173.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.16

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