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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.11, 241.55 and 105.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.11, 241.55 and 105.12 is: 145.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.11 : 241.55 = 105.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.11/241.55 = 105.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.11x = 241.55 × 105.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.11x = 25,391.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,391.21/175.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.00

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