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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.18, 241.65 and 101.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.18, 241.65 and 101.47 is: 139.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.18 : 241.65 = 101.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.18/241.65 = 101.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.18x = 241.65 × 101.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.18x = 24,520.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,520.23/175.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.97

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