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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.15, 239.03 and 111.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.15, 239.03 and 111.07 is: 153.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.15 : 239.03 = 111.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.15/239.03 = 111.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.15x = 239.03 × 111.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.15x = 26,547.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,547.31/173.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.32

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