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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.72, 239.65 and 103.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.72, 239.65 and 103.75 is: 143.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.72 : 239.65 = 103.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.72/239.65 = 103.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.72x = 239.65 × 103.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.72x = 24,864.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,864.90/173.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.13

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