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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.81, 242.60 and 102.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.81, 242.60 and 102.12 is: 140.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.81 : 242.60 = 102.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.81/242.60 = 102.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.81x = 242.60 × 102.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.81x = 24,774.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,774.31/175.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.92

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