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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.12, 238.79 and 103.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.12, 238.79 and 103.16 is: 142.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.12 : 238.79 = 103.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.12/238.79 = 103.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.12x = 238.79 × 103.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.12x = 24,631.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,631.87/173.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.29

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