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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.08, 241.57 and 112.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.08, 241.57 and 112.89 is: 155.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.08 : 241.57 = 112.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.08/241.57 = 112.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.08x = 241.57 × 112.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.08x = 27,270.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,270.27/175.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.76

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