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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.17, 241.68 and 101.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.17, 241.68 and 101.46 is: 139.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.17 : 241.68 = 101.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.17/241.68 = 101.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.17x = 241.68 × 101.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.17x = 24,520.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,520.85/175.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.98

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