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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.63, 239.60 and 103.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.63, 239.60 and 103.68 is: 143.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.63 : 239.60 = 103.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.63/239.60 = 103.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.63x = 239.60 × 103.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.63x = 24,841.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,841.73/173.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.07

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