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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.19, 239.01 and 95.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.19, 239.01 and 95.57 is: 131.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.19 : 239.01 = 95.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.19/239.01 = 95.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.19x = 239.01 × 95.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.19x = 22,840.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,840.99/173.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.88

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