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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.12, 238.91 and 140.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.12, 238.91 and 140.00 is: 193.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.12 : 238.91 = 140.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.12/238.91 = 140.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.12x = 238.91 × 140.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.12x = 33,445.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,445.51/173.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.20

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