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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.08, 241.57 and 105.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.08, 241.57 and 105.12 is: 145.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.08 : 241.57 = 105.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.08/241.57 = 105.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.08x = 241.57 × 105.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.08x = 25,393.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,393.97/175.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.04

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