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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.11, 238.88 and 95.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.11, 238.88 and 95.48 is: 131.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.11 : 238.88 = 95.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.11/238.88 = 95.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.11x = 238.88 × 95.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.11x = 22,807.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,807.79/173.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.76

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