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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.64, 239.57 and 99.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.64, 239.57 and 99.95 is: 137.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.64 : 239.57 = 99.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.64/239.57 = 99.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.64x = 239.57 × 99.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.64x = 23,945.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,945.02/173.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.90

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