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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.29, 239.19 and 107.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.29, 239.19 and 107.82 is: 148.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.29 : 239.19 = 107.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.29/239.19 = 107.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.29x = 239.19 × 107.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.29x = 25,789.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,789.47/173.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.82

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