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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.08, 241.50 and 126.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.08, 241.50 and 126.06 is: 173.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.08 : 241.50 = 126.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.08/241.50 = 126.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.08x = 241.50 × 126.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.08x = 30,443.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,443.49/175.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.88

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