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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.29, 239.14 and 95.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.29, 239.14 and 95.67 is: 132.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.29 : 239.14 = 95.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.29/239.14 = 95.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.29x = 239.14 × 95.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.29x = 22,878.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,878.52/173.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.02

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