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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.62, 239.57 and 103.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.62, 239.57 and 103.67 is: 143.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.62 : 239.57 = 103.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.62/239.57 = 103.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.62x = 239.57 × 103.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.62x = 24,836.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,836.22/173.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.05

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