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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.67, 239.64 and 100.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.67, 239.64 and 100.01 is: 138.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.67 : 239.64 = 100.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.67/239.64 = 100.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.67x = 239.64 × 100.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.67x = 23,966.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,966.40/173.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.00

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