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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.09, 241.66 and 101.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.09, 241.66 and 101.44 is: 140.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.09 : 241.66 = 101.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.09/241.66 = 101.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.09x = 241.66 × 101.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.09x = 24,514.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,514.39/175.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.01

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