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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.40, 242.08 and 109.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.40, 242.08 and 109.93 is: 151.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.40 : 242.08 = 109.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.40/242.08 = 109.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.40x = 242.08 × 109.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.40x = 26,611.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,611.85/175.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.72

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