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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.38, 242.03 and 101.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.38, 242.03 and 101.73 is: 140.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.38 : 242.03 = 101.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.38/242.03 = 101.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.38x = 242.03 × 101.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.38x = 24,620.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,620.50/175.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.38

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