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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.96, 261.36 and 101.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.96, 261.36 and 101.87 is: 153.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.96 : 261.36 = 101.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.96/261.36 = 101.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.96x = 261.36 × 101.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.96x = 26,624.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,624.23/173.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.05

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