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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.12, 241.56 and 119.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.12, 241.56 and 119.92 is: 165.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.12 : 241.56 = 119.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.12/241.56 = 119.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.12x = 241.56 × 119.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.12x = 28,967.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,967.88/175.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.42

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