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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.49, 242.07 and 109.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.49, 242.07 and 109.05 is: 150.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.49 : 242.07 = 109.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.49/242.07 = 109.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.49x = 242.07 × 109.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.49x = 26,397.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,397.73/175.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.42

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