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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.89, 242.66 and 102.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.89, 242.66 and 102.18 is: 140.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.89 : 242.66 = 102.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.89/242.66 = 102.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.89x = 242.66 × 102.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.89x = 24,795.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,795.25/175.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.97

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