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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.26, 241.90 and 101.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.26, 241.90 and 101.62 is: 140.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.26 : 241.90 = 101.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.26/241.90 = 101.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.26x = 241.90 × 101.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.26x = 24,582.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,582.50/175.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.26

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