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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.54, 242.26 and 110.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.54, 242.26 and 110.06 is: 151.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.54 : 242.26 = 110.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.54/242.26 = 110.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.54x = 242.26 × 110.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.54x = 26,663.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,663.14/175.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.89

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