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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.06, 241.36 and 112.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.06, 241.36 and 112.78 is: 155.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.06 : 241.36 = 112.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.06/241.36 = 112.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.06x = 241.36 × 112.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.06x = 27,220.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,220.58/175.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.49

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