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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.55, 239.26 and 108.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.55, 239.26 and 108.01 is: 148.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.55 : 239.26 = 108.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.55/239.26 = 108.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.55x = 239.26 × 108.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.55x = 25,841.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,841.93/173.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.90

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