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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.51, 239.45 and 95.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.51, 239.45 and 95.89 is: 132.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.51 : 239.45 = 95.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.51/239.45 = 95.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.51x = 239.45 × 95.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.51x = 22,960.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,960.38/173.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.33

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