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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.54, 239.36 and 108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.54, 239.36 and 108 is: 148.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.54 : 239.36 = 108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.54/239.36 = 108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.54x = 239.36 × 108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.54x = 25,850.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,850.34/173.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.96

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