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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.15, 241.71 and 101.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.15, 241.71 and 101.48 is: 140.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.15 : 241.71 = 101.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.15/241.71 = 101.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.15x = 241.71 × 101.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.15x = 24,527.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,527.14/175.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.03

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