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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.80, 243.90 and 103.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.80, 243.90 and 103.07 is: 142.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.80 : 243.90 = 103.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.80/243.90 = 103.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.80x = 243.90 × 103.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.80x = 25,139.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,139.77/176.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.19

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