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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.36, 239.26 and 99.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.36, 239.26 and 99.67 is: 137.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.36 : 239.26 = 99.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.36/239.26 = 99.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.36x = 239.26 × 99.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.36x = 23,847.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,847.54/173.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.56

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