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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.25, 239.05 and 99.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.25, 239.05 and 99.55 is: 137.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.25 : 239.05 = 99.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.25/239.05 = 99.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.25x = 239.05 × 99.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.25x = 23,798.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,798.52/173.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.36

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