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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.02, 242.87 and 102.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.02, 242.87 and 102.34 is: 141.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.02 : 242.87 = 102.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.02/242.87 = 102.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.02x = 242.87 × 102.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.02x = 24,855.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,855.32/176.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.21

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