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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.63, 239.55 and 107.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.63, 239.55 and 107.21 is: 147.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.63 : 239.55 = 107.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.63/239.55 = 107.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.63x = 239.55 × 107.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.63x = 25,682.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,682.16/173.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.91

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