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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.31, 239.18 and 95.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.31, 239.18 and 95.69 is: 132.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.31 : 239.18 = 95.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.31/239.18 = 95.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.31x = 239.18 × 95.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.31x = 22,887.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,887.13/173.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.06

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