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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175, 241.62 and 106.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175, 241.62 and 106.12 is: 146.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175 : 241.62 = 106.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175/241.62 = 106.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175x = 241.62 × 106.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175x = 25,640.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,640.71/175
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.52

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