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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.07, 241.60 and 109.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.07, 241.60 and 109.56 is: 151.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.07 : 241.60 = 109.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.07/241.60 = 109.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.07x = 241.60 × 109.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.07x = 26,469.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,469.70/175.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.19

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