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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.58, 242.28 and 101.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.58, 242.28 and 101.88 is: 140.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.58 : 242.28 = 101.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.58/242.28 = 101.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.58x = 242.28 × 101.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.58x = 24,682.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,682.37/175.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.58

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