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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.06, 242.96 and 102.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.06, 242.96 and 102.39 is: 141.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.06 : 242.96 = 102.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.06/242.96 = 102.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.06x = 242.96 × 102.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.06x = 24,876.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,876.16/176.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.30

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