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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.12, 241.75 and 109.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.12, 241.75 and 109.68 is: 151.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.12 : 241.75 = 109.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.12/241.75 = 109.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.12x = 241.75 × 109.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.12x = 26,515.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,515.14/175.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.41

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