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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.05, 241.50 and 119.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.05, 241.50 and 119.70 is: 165.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.05 : 241.50 = 119.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.05/241.50 = 119.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.05x = 241.50 × 119.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.05x = 28,907.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,907.55/175.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.14

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