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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.05, 241.43 and 109.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.05, 241.43 and 109.53 is: 151.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.05 : 241.43 = 109.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.05/241.43 = 109.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.05x = 241.43 × 109.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.05x = 26,443.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,443.28/175.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.06

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