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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.51, 242.22 and 105.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.51, 242.22 and 105.57 is: 145.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.51 : 242.22 = 105.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.51/242.22 = 105.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.51x = 242.22 × 105.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.51x = 25,571.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,571.12/175.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.69

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