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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.48, 242.19 and 101.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.48, 242.19 and 101.84 is: 140.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.48 : 242.19 = 101.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.48/242.19 = 101.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.48x = 242.19 × 101.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.48x = 24,664.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,664.63/175.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.56

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