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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.14, 259.72 and 91.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.14, 259.72 and 91.98 is: 137.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.14 : 259.72 = 91.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.14/259.72 = 91.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.14x = 259.72 × 91.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.14x = 23,889.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,889.05/173.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.98

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