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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.43, 241.86 and 113.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.43, 241.86 and 113.15 is: 155.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.43 : 241.86 = 113.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.43/241.86 = 113.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.43x = 241.86 × 113.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.43x = 27,365.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,365.25/175.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.99

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