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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.34, 242.02 and 101.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.34, 242.02 and 101.68 is: 140.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.34 : 242.02 = 101.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.34/242.02 = 101.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.34x = 242.02 × 101.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.34x = 24,608.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,608.59/175.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.35

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