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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.72, 243.87 and 103.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.72, 243.87 and 103.06 is: 142.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.72 : 243.87 = 103.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.72/243.87 = 103.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.72x = 243.87 × 103.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.72x = 25,132.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,132.73/176.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.22

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