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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.29, 241.90 and 101.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.29, 241.90 and 101.61 is: 140.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.29 : 241.90 = 101.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.29/241.90 = 101.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.29x = 241.90 × 101.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.29x = 24,579.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,579.52/175.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.22

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