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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.88, 239.85 and 111.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.88, 239.85 and 111.69 is: 154.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.88 : 239.85 = 111.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.88/239.85 = 111.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.88x = 239.85 × 111.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.88x = 26,788.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,788.85/173.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.07

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