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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.50, 239.47 and 107.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.50, 239.47 and 107.96 is: 149.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.50 : 239.47 = 107.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.50/239.47 = 107.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.50x = 239.47 × 107.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.50x = 25,853.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,853.18/173.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.01

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