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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.23, 241.83 and 105.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.23, 241.83 and 105.33 is: 145.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.23 : 241.83 = 105.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.23/241.83 = 105.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.23x = 241.83 × 105.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.23x = 25,471.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,471.95/175.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.36

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