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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.39, 239.25 and 95.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.39, 239.25 and 95.75 is: 132.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.39 : 239.25 = 95.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.39/239.25 = 95.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.39x = 239.25 × 95.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.39x = 22,908.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,908.19/173.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.12

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