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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.99, 242.86 and 102.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.99, 242.86 and 102.32 is: 141.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.99 : 242.86 = 102.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.99/242.86 = 102.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.99x = 242.86 × 102.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.99x = 24,849.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,849.44/175.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.20

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