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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.50, 242.26 and 106.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.50, 242.26 and 106.50 is: 147.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.50 : 242.26 = 106.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.50/242.26 = 106.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.50x = 242.26 × 106.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.50x = 25,800.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,800.69/175.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.01

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