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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.30, 239.14 and 95.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.30, 239.14 and 95.68 is: 132.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.30 : 239.14 = 95.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.30/239.14 = 95.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.30x = 239.14 × 95.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.30x = 22,880.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,880.92/173.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.03

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