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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.33, 239.18 and 106.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.33, 239.18 and 106.91 is: 147.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.33 : 239.18 = 106.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.33/239.18 = 106.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.33x = 239.18 × 106.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.33x = 25,569.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,569.00/173.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.52

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