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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.16, 241.64 and 101.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.16, 241.64 and 101.45 is: 139.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.16 : 241.64 = 101.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.16/241.64 = 101.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.16x = 241.64 × 101.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.16x = 24,514.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,514.47/175.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.96

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