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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.39, 241.98 and 105.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.39, 241.98 and 105.40 is: 145.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.39 : 241.98 = 105.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.39/241.98 = 105.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.39x = 241.98 × 105.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.39x = 25,504.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,504.69/175.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.42

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