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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.39, 241.99 and 105.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.39, 241.99 and 105.43 is: 145.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.39 : 241.99 = 105.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.39/241.99 = 105.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.39x = 241.99 × 105.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.39x = 25,513.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,513.01/175.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.46

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