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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.01, 241.48 and 109.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.01, 241.48 and 109.49 is: 151.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.01 : 241.48 = 109.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.01/241.48 = 109.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.01x = 241.48 × 109.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.01x = 26,438.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,438.57/175.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.07

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