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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.12, 241.59 and 105.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.12, 241.59 and 105.16 is: 145.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.12 : 241.59 = 105.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.12/241.59 = 105.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.12x = 241.59 × 105.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.12x = 25,405.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,405.60/175.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.08

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