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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.71, 242.48 and 102.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.71, 242.48 and 102.03 is: 140.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.71 : 242.48 = 102.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.71/242.48 = 102.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.71x = 242.48 × 102.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.71x = 24,740.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,740.23/175.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.80

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