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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.21, 241.74 and 105.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.21, 241.74 and 105.21 is: 145.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.21 : 241.74 = 105.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.21/241.74 = 105.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.21x = 241.74 × 105.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.21x = 25,433.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,433.47/175.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.16

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