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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.13, 262.36 and 101.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.13, 262.36 and 101.83 is: 152.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.13 : 262.36 = 101.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.13/262.36 = 101.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.13x = 262.36 × 101.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.13x = 26,714.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,714.69/175.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.54

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