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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.09, 259.70 and 99.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.09, 259.70 and 99.89 is: 149.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.09 : 259.70 = 99.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.09/259.70 = 99.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.09x = 259.70 × 99.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.09x = 25,941.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,941.43/173.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.87

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