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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.96, 261.05 and 92.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.96, 261.05 and 92.86 is: 139.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.96 : 261.05 = 92.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.96/261.05 = 92.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.96x = 261.05 × 92.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.96x = 24,239.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,239.80/173.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.34

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