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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.21, 239.02 and 99.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.21, 239.02 and 99.50 is: 137.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.21 : 239.02 = 99.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.21/239.02 = 99.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.21x = 239.02 × 99.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.21x = 23,781.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,781.05/173.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.30

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