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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.87, 239.91 and 113.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.87, 239.91 and 113.94 is: 157.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.87 : 239.91 = 113.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.87/239.91 = 113.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.87x = 239.91 × 113.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.87x = 27,335.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,335.35/173.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.22

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