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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.46, 242.18 and 101.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.46, 242.18 and 101.78 is: 140.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.46 : 242.18 = 101.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.46/242.18 = 101.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.46x = 242.18 × 101.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.46x = 24,648.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,648.12/175.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.48

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