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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.55, 242.21 and 101.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.55, 242.21 and 101.88 is: 140.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.55 : 242.21 = 101.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.55/242.21 = 101.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.55x = 242.21 × 101.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.55x = 24,675.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,675.85/175.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.57

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