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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.14, 238.85 and 107.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.14, 238.85 and 107.63 is: 148.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.14 : 238.85 = 107.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.14/238.85 = 107.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.14x = 238.85 × 107.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.14x = 25,706.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,706.99/173.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.48

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