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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.53, 242.28 and 101.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.53, 242.28 and 101.87 is: 140.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.53 : 242.28 = 101.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.53/242.28 = 101.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.53x = 242.28 × 101.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.53x = 24,680.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,680.11/175.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.61

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