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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.31, 241.81 and 101.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.31, 241.81 and 101.60 is: 140.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.31 : 241.81 = 101.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.31/241.81 = 101.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.31x = 241.81 × 101.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.31x = 24,568.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,568.25/175.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.15

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