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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.27, 241.83 and 105.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.27, 241.83 and 105.34 is: 145.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.27 : 241.83 = 105.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.27/241.83 = 105.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.27x = 241.83 × 105.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.27x = 25,474.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,474.37/175.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.34

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