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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.61, 243.67 and 101.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.61, 243.67 and 101.89 is: 140.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.61 : 243.67 = 101.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.61/243.67 = 101.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.61x = 243.67 × 101.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.61x = 24,827.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,827.73/176.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.58

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