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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.42, 241.98 and 113.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.42, 241.98 and 113.26 is: 156.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.42 : 241.98 = 113.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.42/241.98 = 113.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.42x = 241.98 × 113.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.42x = 27,406.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,406.65/175.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.23

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