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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.49, 239.37 and 99.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.49, 239.37 and 99.81 is: 137.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.49 : 239.37 = 99.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.49/239.37 = 99.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.49x = 239.37 × 99.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.49x = 23,891.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,891.52/173.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.71

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