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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.94, 240.03 and 96.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.94, 240.03 and 96.31 is: 132.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.94 : 240.03 = 96.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.94/240.03 = 96.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.94x = 240.03 × 96.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.94x = 23,117.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,117.29/173.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.90

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