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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.90, 242.78 and 102.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.90, 242.78 and 102.21 is: 141.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.90 : 242.78 = 102.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.90/242.78 = 102.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.90x = 242.78 × 102.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.90x = 24,815.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,815.52/175.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.08

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