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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.16, 241.74 and 107.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.16, 241.74 and 107.90 is: 148.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.16 : 241.74 = 107.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.16/241.74 = 107.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.16x = 241.74 × 107.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.16x = 26,082.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,082.54/175.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.91

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