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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.13, 241.71 and 101.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.13, 241.71 and 101.49 is: 140.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.13 : 241.71 = 101.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.13/241.71 = 101.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.13x = 241.71 × 101.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.13x = 24,531.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,531.15/175.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.07

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