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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.52, 242.12 and 109.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.52, 242.12 and 109.91 is: 151.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.52 : 242.12 = 109.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.52/242.12 = 109.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.52x = 242.12 × 109.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.52x = 26,610.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,610.76/175.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.61

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