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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.40, 262.68 and 102.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.40, 262.68 and 102.12 is: 152.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.40 : 262.68 = 102.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.40/262.68 = 102.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.40x = 262.68 × 102.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.40x = 26,823.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,823.06/175.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.93

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