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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.01, 241.31 and 112.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.01, 241.31 and 112.85 is: 155.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.01 : 241.31 = 112.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.01/241.31 = 112.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.01x = 241.31 × 112.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.01x = 27,230.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,230.91/175.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.59

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