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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.91, 239.85 and 111.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.91, 239.85 and 111.75 is: 154.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.91 : 239.85 = 111.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.91/239.85 = 111.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.91x = 239.85 × 111.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.91x = 26,803.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,803.24/173.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.12

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