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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.42, 239.33 and 99.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.42, 239.33 and 99.71 is: 137.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.42 : 239.33 = 99.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.42/239.33 = 99.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.42x = 239.33 × 99.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.42x = 23,863.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,863.10/173.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.61

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