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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.24, 241.89 and 105.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.24, 241.89 and 105.32 is: 145.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.24 : 241.89 = 105.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.24/241.89 = 105.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.24x = 241.89 × 105.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.24x = 25,476.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,476.12/175.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.38

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