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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.55, 239.45 and 108.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.55, 239.45 and 108.03 is: 149.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.55 : 239.45 = 108.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.55/239.45 = 108.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.55x = 239.45 × 108.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.55x = 25,867.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,867.78/173.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.05

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