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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.01, 242.90 and 102.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.01, 242.90 and 102.31 is: 141.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.01 : 242.90 = 102.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.01/242.90 = 102.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.01x = 242.90 × 102.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.01x = 24,851.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,851.73/176.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.20

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