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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.40, 242.10 and 105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.40, 242.10 and 105.50 is: 145.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.40 : 242.10 = 105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.40/242.10 = 105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.40x = 242.10 × 105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.40x = 25,541.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,541.55/175.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.62

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