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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.85, 239.88 and 99.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.85, 239.88 and 99.15 is: 136.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.85 : 239.88 = 99.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.85/239.88 = 99.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.85x = 239.88 × 99.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.85x = 23,784.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,784.10/173.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.81

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