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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.12, 241.71 and 112.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.12, 241.71 and 112.96 is: 155.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.12 : 241.71 = 112.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.12/241.71 = 112.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.12x = 241.71 × 112.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.12x = 27,303.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,303.56/175.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.91

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