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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.38, 242.01 and 109.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.38, 242.01 and 109.86 is: 151.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.38 : 242.01 = 109.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.38/242.01 = 109.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.38x = 242.01 × 109.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.38x = 26,587.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,587.22/175.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.60

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