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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.49, 239.42 and 95.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.49, 239.42 and 95.85 is: 132.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.49 : 239.42 = 95.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.49/239.42 = 95.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.49x = 239.42 × 95.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.49x = 22,947.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,947.93/173.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.27

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