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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.25, 262.92 and 71.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.25, 262.92 and 71.15 is: 106.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.25 : 262.92 = 71.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.25/262.92 = 71.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.25x = 262.92 × 71.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.25x = 18,705.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,705.44/175.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.73

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