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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.50, 242.07 and 109.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.50, 242.07 and 109.89 is: 151.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.50 : 242.07 = 109.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.50/242.07 = 109.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.50x = 242.07 × 109.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.50x = 26,601.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,601.07/175.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.57

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