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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.90, 239.87 and 103.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.90, 239.87 and 103.91 is: 143.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.90 : 239.87 = 103.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.90/239.87 = 103.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.90x = 239.87 × 103.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.90x = 24,923.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,923.17/173.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.32

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