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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.87, 242.70 and 102.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.87, 242.70 and 102.14 is: 140.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.87 : 242.70 = 102.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.87/242.70 = 102.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.87x = 242.70 × 102.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.87x = 24,788.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,788.01/175.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.94

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