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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.75, 239.77 and 95.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.75, 239.77 and 95.05 is: 131.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.75 : 239.77 = 95.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.75/239.77 = 95.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.75x = 239.77 × 95.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.75x = 22,790.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,790.50/173.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.17

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