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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.72, 243.84 and 103.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.72, 243.84 and 103.01 is: 142.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.72 : 243.84 = 103.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.72/243.84 = 103.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.72x = 243.84 × 103.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.72x = 25,117.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,117.13/176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.13

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