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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.66, 239.69 and 99.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.66, 239.69 and 99.99 is: 138.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.66 : 239.69 = 99.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.66/239.69 = 99.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.66x = 239.69 × 99.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.66x = 23,966.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,966.60/173.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.01

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