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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.69, 239.15 and 141.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.69, 239.15 and 141.05 is: 194.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.69 : 239.15 = 141.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.69/239.15 = 141.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.69x = 239.15 × 141.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.69x = 33,731.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,731.40/173.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.20

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