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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.15, 241.62 and 109.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.15, 241.62 and 109.57 is: 151.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.15 : 241.62 = 109.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.15/241.62 = 109.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.15x = 241.62 × 109.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.15x = 26,474.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,474.30/175.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.15

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