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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.88, 239.95 and 95.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.88, 239.95 and 95.20 is: 131.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.88 : 239.95 = 95.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.88/239.95 = 95.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.88x = 239.95 × 95.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.88x = 22,842.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,842.76/173.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.37

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