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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.05, 241.60 and 105.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.05, 241.60 and 105.11 is: 145.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.05 : 241.60 = 105.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.05/241.60 = 105.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.05x = 241.60 × 105.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.05x = 25,394.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,394.58/175.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.07

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