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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.19, 238.90 and 103.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.19, 238.90 and 103.22 is: 142.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.19 : 238.90 = 103.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.19/238.90 = 103.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.19x = 238.90 × 103.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.19x = 24,660.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,660.24/173.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.39

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