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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.98, 242.87 and 102.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.98, 242.87 and 102.32 is: 141.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.98 : 242.87 = 102.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.98/242.87 = 102.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.98x = 242.87 × 102.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.98x = 24,848.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,848.73/175.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.20

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