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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.21, 239.03 and 103.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.21, 239.03 and 103.26 is: 142.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.21 : 239.03 = 103.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.21/239.03 = 103.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.21x = 239.03 × 103.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.21x = 24,681.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,681.72/173.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.50

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