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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.45, 242.08 and 101.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.45, 242.08 and 101.73 is: 140.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.45 : 242.08 = 101.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.45/242.08 = 101.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.45x = 242.08 × 101.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.45x = 24,625.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,625.59/175.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.36

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