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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.62, 242.34 and 101.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.62, 242.34 and 101.96 is: 140.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.62 : 242.34 = 101.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.62/242.34 = 101.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.62x = 242.34 × 101.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.62x = 24,708.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,708.99/175.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.70

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