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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.81, 239.84 and 95.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.81, 239.84 and 95.12 is: 131.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.81 : 239.84 = 95.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.81/239.84 = 95.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.81x = 239.84 × 95.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.81x = 22,814.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,814.42/173.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.26

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