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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.41, 242.03 and 113.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.41, 242.03 and 113.32 is: 156.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.41 : 242.03 = 113.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.41/242.03 = 113.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.41x = 242.03 × 113.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.41x = 27,427.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,427.43/175.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.37

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