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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.12, 241.62 and 108.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.12, 241.62 and 108.72 is: 150.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.12 : 241.62 = 108.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.12/241.62 = 108.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.12x = 241.62 × 108.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.12x = 26,268.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,268.93/175.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.01

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