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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.43, 239.32 and 99.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.43, 239.32 and 99.75 is: 137.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.43 : 239.32 = 99.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.43/239.32 = 99.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.43x = 239.32 × 99.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.43x = 23,872.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,872.17/173.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.65

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