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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.24, 241.82 and 101.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.24, 241.82 and 101.56 is: 140.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.24 : 241.82 = 101.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.24/241.82 = 101.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.24x = 241.82 × 101.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.24x = 24,559.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,559.24/175.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.15

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