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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.09, 241.50 and 109.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.09, 241.50 and 109.57 is: 151.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.09 : 241.50 = 109.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.09/241.50 = 109.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.09x = 241.50 × 109.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.09x = 26,461.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,461.16/175.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.13

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