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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.55, 239.39 and 103.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.55, 239.39 and 103.56 is: 142.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.55 : 239.39 = 103.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.55/239.39 = 103.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.55x = 239.39 × 103.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.55x = 24,790.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,790.71/173.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.85

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