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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.38, 241.92 and 113.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.38, 241.92 and 113.19 is: 156.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.38 : 241.92 = 113.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.38/241.92 = 113.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.38x = 241.92 × 113.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.38x = 27,382.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,382.92/175.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.13

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