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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.87, 239.96 and 103.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.87, 239.96 and 103.97 is: 143.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.87 : 239.96 = 103.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.87/239.96 = 103.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.87x = 239.96 × 103.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.87x = 24,947.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,947.51/173.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.48

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