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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.53, 239.52 and 107.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.53, 239.52 and 107.18 is: 147.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.53 : 239.52 = 107.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.53/239.52 = 107.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.53x = 239.52 × 107.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.53x = 25,671.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,671.75/173.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.94

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