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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.14, 241.73 and 101.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.14, 241.73 and 101.45 is: 140.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.14 : 241.73 = 101.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.14/241.73 = 101.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.14x = 241.73 × 101.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.14x = 24,521.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,521.79/175.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.01

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