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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.94, 242.76 and 102.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.94, 242.76 and 102.24 is: 141.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.94 : 242.76 = 102.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.94/242.76 = 102.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.94x = 242.76 × 102.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.94x = 24,819.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,819.78/175.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.07

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