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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.44, 242.10 and 101.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.44, 242.10 and 101.75 is: 140.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.44 : 242.10 = 101.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.44/242.10 = 101.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.44x = 242.10 × 101.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.44x = 24,633.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,633.75/175.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.41

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