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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.92, 239.89 and 114.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.92, 239.89 and 114.12 is: 157.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.92 : 239.89 = 114.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.92/239.89 = 114.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.92x = 239.89 × 114.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.92x = 27,376.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,376.25/173.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.41

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