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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.02, 262.89 and 103.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.02, 262.89 and 103.02 is: 154.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.02 : 262.89 = 103.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.02/262.89 = 103.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.02x = 262.89 × 103.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.02x = 27,082.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,082.93/175.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.74

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