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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.50, 239.38 and 103.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.50, 239.38 and 103.50 is: 142.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.50 : 239.38 = 103.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.50/239.38 = 103.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.50x = 239.38 × 103.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.50x = 24,775.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,775.83/173.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.80

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