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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.15, 259.83 and 92.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.15, 259.83 and 92.06 is: 138.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.15 : 259.83 = 92.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.15/259.83 = 92.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.15x = 259.83 × 92.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.15x = 23,919.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,919.95/173.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.15

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