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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.23, 239.08 and 99.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.23, 239.08 and 99.54 is: 137.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.23 : 239.08 = 99.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.23/239.08 = 99.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.23x = 239.08 × 99.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.23x = 23,797.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,797.95/173.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.38

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