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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.22, 241.76 and 105.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.22, 241.76 and 105.23 is: 145.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.22 : 241.76 = 105.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.22/241.76 = 105.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.22x = 241.76 × 105.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.22x = 25,440.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,440.40/175.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.19

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