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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.37, 241.89 and 109.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.37, 241.89 and 109.96 is: 151.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.37 : 241.89 = 109.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.37/241.89 = 109.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.37x = 241.89 × 109.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.37x = 26,597.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,597.21/175.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.67

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