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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.14, 241.65 and 101.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.14, 241.65 and 101.42 is: 139.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.14 : 241.65 = 101.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.14/241.65 = 101.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.14x = 241.65 × 101.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.14x = 24,506.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,506.93/175.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.93

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