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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.10, 238.86 and 103.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.10, 238.86 and 103.14 is: 142.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.10 : 238.86 = 103.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.10/238.86 = 103.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.10x = 238.86 × 103.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.10x = 24,636.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,636.02/173.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.32

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