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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.45, 239.36 and 95.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.45, 239.36 and 95.84 is: 132.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.45 : 239.36 = 95.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.45/239.36 = 95.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.45x = 239.36 × 95.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.45x = 22,938.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,938.59/173.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.25

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