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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.09, 241.64 and 113.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.09, 241.64 and 113.07 is: 156.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.09 : 241.64 = 113.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.09/241.64 = 113.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.09x = 241.64 × 113.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.09x = 27,321.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,321.19/175.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.04

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