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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.41, 239.25 and 98.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.41, 239.25 and 98.72 is: 136.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.41 : 239.25 = 98.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.41/239.25 = 98.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.41x = 239.25 × 98.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.41x = 23,619.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,619.32/173.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.21

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