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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.29, 239.22 and 107.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.29, 239.22 and 107.89 is: 148.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.29 : 239.22 = 107.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.29/239.22 = 107.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.29x = 239.22 × 107.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.29x = 25,809.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,809.45/173.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.94

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