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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.42, 242.10 and 101.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.42, 242.10 and 101.74 is: 140.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.42 : 242.10 = 101.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.42/242.10 = 101.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.42x = 242.10 × 101.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.42x = 24,631.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,631.25/175.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.41

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