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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.31, 259.89 and 92.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.31, 259.89 and 92.13 is: 138.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.31 : 259.89 = 92.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.31/259.89 = 92.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.31x = 259.89 × 92.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.31x = 23,943.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,943.21/173.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.15

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