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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.02, 241.54 and 109.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.02, 241.54 and 109.50 is: 151.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.02 : 241.54 = 109.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.02/241.54 = 109.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.02x = 241.54 × 109.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.02x = 26,448.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,448.63/175.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.12

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