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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.90, 239.88 and 114.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.90, 239.88 and 114.89 is: 158.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.90 : 239.88 = 114.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.90/239.88 = 114.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.90x = 239.88 × 114.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.90x = 27,559.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,559.30/173.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.48

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