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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.47, 242.13 and 101.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.47, 242.13 and 101.77 is: 140.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.47 : 242.13 = 101.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.47/242.13 = 101.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.47x = 242.13 × 101.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.47x = 24,641.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,641.57/175.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.43

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