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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.24, 241.80 and 105.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.24, 241.80 and 105.28 is: 145.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.24 : 241.80 = 105.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.24/241.80 = 105.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.24x = 241.80 × 105.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.24x = 25,456.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,456.70/175.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.27

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