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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.92, 239.82 and 103.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.92, 239.82 and 103.96 is: 143.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.92 : 239.82 = 103.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.92/239.82 = 103.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.92x = 239.82 × 103.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.92x = 24,931.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,931.69/173.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.35

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