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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.27, 241.80 and 105.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.27, 241.80 and 105.30 is: 145.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.27 : 241.80 = 105.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.27/241.80 = 105.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.27x = 241.80 × 105.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.27x = 25,460.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,460.94/175.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.27

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