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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.03, 241.49 and 101.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.03, 241.49 and 101.34 is: 139.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.03 : 241.49 = 101.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.03/241.49 = 101.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.03x = 241.49 × 101.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.03x = 24,472.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,472.60/175.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.82

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