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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.05, 241.65 and 105.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.05, 241.65 and 105.12 is: 145.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.05 : 241.65 = 105.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.05/241.65 = 105.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.05x = 241.65 × 105.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.05x = 25,402.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,402.25/175.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.11

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