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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.23, 239.03 and 95.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.23, 239.03 and 95.61 is: 131.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.23 : 239.03 = 95.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.23/239.03 = 95.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.23x = 239.03 × 95.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.23x = 22,853.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,853.66/173.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.93

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