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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.36, 241.89 and 109.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.36, 241.89 and 109.82 is: 151.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.36 : 241.89 = 109.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.36/241.89 = 109.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.36x = 241.89 × 109.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.36x = 26,564.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,564.36/175.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.48

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