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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.37, 239.24 and 99.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.37, 239.24 and 99.71 is: 137.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.37 : 239.24 = 99.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.37/239.24 = 99.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.37x = 239.24 × 99.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.37x = 23,852.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,852.93/173.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.58

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