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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.11, 259.81 and 92.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.11, 259.81 and 92.01 is: 138.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.11 : 259.81 = 92.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.11/259.81 = 92.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.11x = 259.81 × 92.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.11x = 23,905.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,905.12/173.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.09

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