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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173, 238.63 and 103.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173, 238.63 and 103.01 is: 142.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173 : 238.63 = 103.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173/238.63 = 103.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173x = 238.63 × 103.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173x = 24,581.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,581.28/173
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.09

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