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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.32, 241.95 and 105.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.32, 241.95 and 105.39 is: 145.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.32 : 241.95 = 105.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.32/241.95 = 105.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.32x = 241.95 × 105.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.32x = 25,497.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,497.90/175.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.44

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