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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.12, 241.65 and 105.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.12, 241.65 and 105.14 is: 145.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.12 : 241.65 = 105.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.12/241.65 = 105.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.12x = 241.65 × 105.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.12x = 25,407.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,407.08/175.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.08

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