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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.06, 241.75 and 113.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.06, 241.75 and 113.04 is: 156.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.06 : 241.75 = 113.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.06/241.75 = 113.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.06x = 241.75 × 113.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.06x = 27,327.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,327.42/175.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.10

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