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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.55, 239.32 and 107.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.55, 239.32 and 107.94 is: 148.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.55 : 239.32 = 107.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.55/239.32 = 107.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.55x = 239.32 × 107.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.55x = 25,833.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,833.23/173.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.85

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