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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.87, 239.98 and 103.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.87, 239.98 and 103.93 is: 143.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.87 : 239.98 = 103.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.87/239.98 = 103.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.87x = 239.98 × 103.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.87x = 24,940.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,940.65/173.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.45

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