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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.75, 243.93 and 103.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.75, 243.93 and 103.05 is: 142.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.75 : 243.93 = 103.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.75/243.93 = 103.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.75x = 243.93 × 103.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.75x = 25,137.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,137.60/176.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.22

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