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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.75, 242.50 and 102.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.75, 242.50 and 102.06 is: 140.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.75 : 242.50 = 102.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.75/242.50 = 102.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.75x = 242.50 × 102.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.75x = 24,749.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,749.55/175.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.82

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