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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.38, 241.98 and 105.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.38, 241.98 and 105.42 is: 145.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.38 : 241.98 = 105.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.38/241.98 = 105.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.38x = 241.98 × 105.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.38x = 25,509.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,509.53/175.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.45

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