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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.32, 241.87 and 105.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.32, 241.87 and 105.38 is: 145.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.32 : 241.87 = 105.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.32/241.87 = 105.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.32x = 241.87 × 105.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.32x = 25,487.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,487.69/175.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.38

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