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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.40, 242.11 and 101.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.40, 242.11 and 101.71 is: 140.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.40 : 242.11 = 101.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.40/242.11 = 101.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.40x = 242.11 × 101.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.40x = 24,623.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,623.50/175.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.39

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