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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.79, 243.93 and 103.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.79, 243.93 and 103.12 is: 142.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.79 : 243.93 = 103.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.79/243.93 = 103.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.79x = 243.93 × 103.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.79x = 25,153.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,153.45/176.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.28

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