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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.79, 242.53 and 102.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.79, 242.53 and 102.08 is: 140.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.79 : 242.53 = 102.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.79/242.53 = 102.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.79x = 242.53 × 102.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.79x = 24,757.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,757.81/175.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.84

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