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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.32, 239.11 and 107.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.32, 239.11 and 107.80 is: 148.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.32 : 239.11 = 107.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.32/239.11 = 107.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.32x = 239.11 × 107.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.32x = 25,775.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,775.19/173.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.72

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