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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.30, 241.89 and 101.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.30, 241.89 and 101.59 is: 140.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.30 : 241.89 = 101.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.30/241.89 = 101.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.30x = 241.89 × 101.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.30x = 24,572.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,572.62/175.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.18

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