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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.28, 239.14 and 107.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.28, 239.14 and 107.80 is: 148.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.28 : 239.14 = 107.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.28/239.14 = 107.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.28x = 239.14 × 107.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.28x = 25,779.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,779.29/173.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.77

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