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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 172.76, 238.38 and 103.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 172.76, 238.38 and 103.76 is: 143.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    172.76 : 238.38 = 103.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    172.76/238.38 = 103.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    172.76x = 238.38 × 103.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    172.76x = 24,734.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,734.31/172.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.17

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