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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.89, 239.83 and 108.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.89, 239.83 and 108.37 is: 149.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.89 : 239.83 = 108.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.89/239.83 = 108.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.89x = 239.83 × 108.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.89x = 25,990.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,990.38/173.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.46

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