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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.86, 242.68 and 102.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.86, 242.68 and 102.17 is: 141.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.86 : 242.68 = 102.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.86/242.68 = 102.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.86x = 242.68 × 102.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.86x = 24,795.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,795.93/175.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.00

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