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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.84, 239.89 and 96.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.84, 239.89 and 96.22 is: 132.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.84 : 239.89 = 96.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.84/239.89 = 96.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.84x = 239.89 × 96.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.84x = 23,082.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,082.22/173.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.78

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