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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.06, 241.23 and 145.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.06, 241.23 and 145.90 is: 201.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.06 : 241.23 = 145.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.06/241.23 = 145.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.06x = 241.23 × 145.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.06x = 35,195.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,195.46/175.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.05

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