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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.81, 239.90 and 107.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.81, 239.90 and 107.44 is: 148.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.81 : 239.90 = 107.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.81/239.90 = 107.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.81x = 239.90 × 107.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.81x = 25,774.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,774.86/173.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.29

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