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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.31, 241.94 and 105.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.31, 241.94 and 105.39 is: 145.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.31 : 241.94 = 105.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.31/241.94 = 105.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.31x = 241.94 × 105.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.31x = 25,496.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,496.85/175.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.44

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