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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.31, 241.92 and 101.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.31, 241.92 and 101.62 is: 140.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.31 : 241.92 = 101.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.31/241.92 = 101.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.31x = 241.92 × 101.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.31x = 24,583.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,583.91/175.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.23

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