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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.48, 239.43 and 99.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.48, 239.43 and 99.84 is: 137.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.48 : 239.43 = 99.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.48/239.43 = 99.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.48x = 239.43 × 99.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.48x = 23,904.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,904.50/173.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.79

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