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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.39, 263.04 and 102.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.39, 263.04 and 102.11 is: 153.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.39 : 263.04 = 102.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.39/263.04 = 102.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.39x = 263.04 × 102.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.39x = 26,859.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,859.01/175.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.14

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