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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.19, 239.02 and 99.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.19, 239.02 and 99.53 is: 137.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.19 : 239.02 = 99.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.19/239.02 = 99.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.19x = 239.02 × 99.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.19x = 23,789.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,789.11/173.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.36

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