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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.79, 242.60 and 102.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.79, 242.60 and 102.13 is: 140.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.79 : 242.60 = 102.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.79/242.60 = 102.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.79x = 242.60 × 102.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.79x = 24,775.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,775.62/175.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.94

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