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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.87, 239.95 and 108.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.87, 239.95 and 108.38 is: 149.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.87 : 239.95 = 108.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.87/239.95 = 108.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.87x = 239.95 × 108.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.87x = 26,005.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,005.78/173.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.57

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