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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.81, 239.72 and 113.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.81, 239.72 and 113.95 is: 157.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.81 : 239.72 = 113.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.81/239.72 = 113.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.81x = 239.72 × 113.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.81x = 27,315.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,315.78/173.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.16

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