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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.15, 241.64 and 112.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.15, 241.64 and 112.99 is: 155.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.15 : 241.64 = 112.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.15/241.64 = 112.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.15x = 241.64 × 112.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.15x = 27,302.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,302.79/175.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.88

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