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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.38, 242.01 and 101.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.38, 242.01 and 101.72 is: 140.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.38 : 242.01 = 101.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.38/242.01 = 101.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.38x = 242.01 × 101.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.38x = 24,616.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,616.05/175.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.36

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