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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.13, 238.91 and 95.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.13, 238.91 and 95.50 is: 131.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.13 : 238.91 = 95.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.13/238.91 = 95.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.13x = 238.91 × 95.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.13x = 22,815.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,815.91/173.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.78

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