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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.15, 243.11 and 102.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.15, 243.11 and 102.48 is: 141.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.15 : 243.11 = 102.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.15/243.11 = 102.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.15x = 243.11 × 102.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.15x = 24,913.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,913.40/176.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.44

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