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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.09, 238.83 and 99.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.09, 238.83 and 99.41 is: 137.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.09 : 238.83 = 99.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.09/238.83 = 99.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.09x = 238.83 × 99.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.09x = 23,742.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,742.09/173.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.17

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