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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.77, 239.83 and 99.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.77, 239.83 and 99.11 is: 136.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.77 : 239.83 = 99.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.77/239.83 = 99.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.77x = 239.83 × 99.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.77x = 23,769.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,769.82/173.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.79

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