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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.88, 239.76 and 138.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.88, 239.76 and 138.84 is: 191.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.88 : 239.76 = 138.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.88/239.76 = 138.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.88x = 239.76 × 138.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.88x = 33,288.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,288.28/173.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.44

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