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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.15, 243.07 and 101.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.15, 243.07 and 101.47 is: 140.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.15 : 243.07 = 101.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.15/243.07 = 101.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.15x = 243.07 × 101.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.15x = 24,664.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,664.31/176.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.02

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