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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.84, 239.60 and 139

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.84, 239.60 and 139 is: 191.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.84 : 239.60 = 139 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.84/239.60 = 139/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.84x = 239.60 × 139
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.84x = 33,304.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,304.40/173.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.58

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