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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.42, 239.36 and 99.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.42, 239.36 and 99.75 is: 137.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.42 : 239.36 = 99.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.42/239.36 = 99.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.42x = 239.36 × 99.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.42x = 23,874.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,874.76/173.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.67

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