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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.69, 239.71 and 95.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.69, 239.71 and 95.01 is: 131.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.69 : 239.71 = 95.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.69/239.71 = 95.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.69x = 239.71 × 95.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.69x = 22,775.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,775.91/173.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.13

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