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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.09, 238.87 and 99.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.09, 238.87 and 99.43 is: 137.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.09 : 238.87 = 99.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.09/238.87 = 99.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.09x = 238.87 × 99.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.09x = 23,749.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,749.65/173.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.21

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