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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175, 241.56 and 106

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175, 241.56 and 106 is: 146.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175 : 241.56 = 106 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175/241.56 = 106/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175x = 241.56 × 106
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175x = 25,605.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,605.36/175
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.32

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