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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.08, 241.55 and 101.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.08, 241.55 and 101.39 is: 139.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.08 : 241.55 = 101.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.08/241.55 = 101.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.08x = 241.55 × 101.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.08x = 24,489.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,489.04/175.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.87

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