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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.39, 239.31 and 99.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.39, 239.31 and 99.72 is: 137.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.39 : 239.31 = 99.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.39/239.31 = 99.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.39x = 239.31 × 99.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.39x = 23,863.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,863.99/173.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.64

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