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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.47, 242.05 and 105.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.47, 242.05 and 105.50 is: 145.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.47 : 242.05 = 105.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.47/242.05 = 105.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.47x = 242.05 × 105.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.47x = 25,536.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,536.28/175.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.53

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