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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.19, 238.92 and 103.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.19, 238.92 and 103.21 is: 142.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.19 : 238.92 = 103.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.19/238.92 = 103.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.19x = 238.92 × 103.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.19x = 24,657.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,657.22/173.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.38

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