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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.39, 242.04 and 101.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.39, 242.04 and 101.71 is: 140.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.39 : 242.04 = 101.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.39/242.04 = 101.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.39x = 242.04 × 101.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.39x = 24,617.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,617.89/175.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.36

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