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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.35, 239.24 and 107.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.35, 239.24 and 107.88 is: 148.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.35 : 239.24 = 107.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.35/239.24 = 107.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.35x = 239.24 × 107.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.35x = 25,809.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,809.21/173.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.88

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