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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.28, 241.85 and 101.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.28, 241.85 and 101.59 is: 140.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.28 : 241.85 = 101.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.28/241.85 = 101.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.28x = 241.85 × 101.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.28x = 24,569.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,569.19/175.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.18

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