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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.45, 239.36 and 103.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.45, 239.36 and 103.52 is: 142.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.45 : 239.36 = 103.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.45/239.36 = 103.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.45x = 239.36 × 103.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.45x = 24,776.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,776.83/173.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.85

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