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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.12, 238.82 and 107.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.12, 238.82 and 107.52 is: 148.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.12 : 238.82 = 107.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.12/238.82 = 107.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.12x = 238.82 × 107.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.12x = 25,677.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,677.93/173.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.32

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