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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.99, 242.82 and 102.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.99, 242.82 and 102.31 is: 141.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.99 : 242.82 = 102.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.99/242.82 = 102.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.99x = 242.82 × 102.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.99x = 24,842.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,842.91/175.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.16

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