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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.35, 239.21 and 106.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.35, 239.21 and 106.93 is: 147.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.35 : 239.21 = 106.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.35/239.21 = 106.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.35x = 239.21 × 106.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.35x = 25,578.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,578.73/173.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.56

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