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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.85, 242.64 and 101.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.85, 242.64 and 101.15 is: 139.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.85 : 242.64 = 101.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.85/242.64 = 101.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.85x = 242.64 × 101.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.85x = 24,543.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,543.04/175.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.57

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