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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.41, 239.32 and 107.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.41, 239.32 and 107.90 is: 148.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.41 : 239.32 = 107.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.41/239.32 = 107.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.41x = 239.32 × 107.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.41x = 25,822.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,822.46/173.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.91

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