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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.37, 242.04 and 105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.37, 242.04 and 105.44 is: 145.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.37 : 242.04 = 105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.37/242.04 = 105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.37x = 242.04 × 105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.37x = 25,520.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,520.70/175.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.52

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