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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.33, 241.89 and 105.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.33, 241.89 and 105.36 is: 145.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.33 : 241.89 = 105.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.33/241.89 = 105.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.33x = 241.89 × 105.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.33x = 25,485.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,485.27/175.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.36

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