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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.43, 241.96 and 109.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.43, 241.96 and 109.07 is: 150.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.43 : 241.96 = 109.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.43/241.96 = 109.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.43x = 241.96 × 109.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.43x = 26,390.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,390.03/175.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.43

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