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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.76, 239.74 and 138.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.76, 239.74 and 138.91 is: 191.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.76 : 239.74 = 138.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.76/239.74 = 138.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.76x = 239.74 × 138.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.76x = 33,302.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,302.28/173.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.66

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