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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.19, 259.62 and 91.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.19, 259.62 and 91.92 is: 137.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.19 : 259.62 = 91.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.19/259.62 = 91.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.19x = 259.62 × 91.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.19x = 23,864.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,864.27/173.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.79

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