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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.82, 239.87 and 96.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.82, 239.87 and 96.20 is: 132.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.82 : 239.87 = 96.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.82/239.87 = 96.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.82x = 239.87 × 96.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.82x = 23,073.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,073.81/173.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.75

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