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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.81, 239.78 and 103.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.81, 239.78 and 103.85 is: 143.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.81 : 239.78 = 103.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.81/239.78 = 103.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.81x = 239.78 × 103.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.81x = 24,900.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,900.63/173.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.26

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