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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.43, 242.13 and 109.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.43, 242.13 and 109.91 is: 151.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.43 : 242.13 = 109.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.43/242.13 = 109.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.43x = 242.13 × 109.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.43x = 26,611.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,611.30/175.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.70

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