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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.56, 239.50 and 99.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.56, 239.50 and 99.87 is: 137.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.56 : 239.50 = 99.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.56/239.50 = 99.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.56x = 239.50 × 99.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.56x = 23,918.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,918.87/173.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.81

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