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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.45, 242.09 and 105.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.45, 242.09 and 105.49 is: 145.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.45 : 242.09 = 105.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.45/242.09 = 105.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.45x = 242.09 × 105.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.45x = 25,537.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,537.81/175.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.56

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