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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.05, 241.61 and 101.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.05, 241.61 and 101.43 is: 139.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.05 : 241.61 = 101.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.05/241.61 = 101.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.05x = 241.61 × 101.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.05x = 24,506.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,506.00/175.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.99

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