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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.19, 241.87 and 109.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.19, 241.87 and 109.78 is: 151.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.19 : 241.87 = 109.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.19/241.87 = 109.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.19x = 241.87 × 109.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.19x = 26,552.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,552.49/175.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.56

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