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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.90, 242.76 and 102.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.90, 242.76 and 102.20 is: 141.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.90 : 242.76 = 102.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.90/242.76 = 102.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.90x = 242.76 × 102.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.90x = 24,809.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,809.83/175.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.05

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