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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.19, 262.43 and 102.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.19, 262.43 and 102.88 is: 154.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.19 : 262.43 = 102.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.19/262.43 = 102.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.19x = 262.43 × 102.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.19x = 26,996.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,996.97/175.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.10

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