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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.02, 241.63 and 112.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.02, 241.63 and 112.87 is: 155.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.02 : 241.63 = 112.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.02/241.63 = 112.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.02x = 241.63 × 112.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.02x = 27,272.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,272.78/175.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.83

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