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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.11, 241.62 and 101.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.11, 241.62 and 101.40 is: 139.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.11 : 241.62 = 101.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.11/241.62 = 101.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.11x = 241.62 × 101.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.11x = 24,500.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,500.27/175.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.91

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