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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.14, 262.86 and 106.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.14, 262.86 and 106.56 is: 159.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.14 : 262.86 = 106.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.14/262.86 = 106.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.14x = 262.86 × 106.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.14x = 28,010.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,010.36/175.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.93

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