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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.60, 242.31 and 101.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.60, 242.31 and 101.98 is: 140.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.60 : 242.31 = 101.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.60/242.31 = 101.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.60x = 242.31 × 101.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.60x = 24,710.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,710.77/175.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.72

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