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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.91, 242.75 and 102.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.91, 242.75 and 102.23 is: 141.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.91 : 242.75 = 102.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.91/242.75 = 102.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.91x = 242.75 × 102.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.91x = 24,816.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,816.28/175.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.08

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