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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.93, 242.81 and 102.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.93, 242.81 and 102.29 is: 141.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.93 : 242.81 = 102.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.93/242.81 = 102.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.93x = 242.81 × 102.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.93x = 24,836.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,836.52/175.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.17

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