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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.42, 239.28 and 99.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.42, 239.28 and 99.72 is: 137.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.42 : 239.28 = 99.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.42/239.28 = 99.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.42x = 239.28 × 99.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.42x = 23,861.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,861.00/173.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.59

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