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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.55, 242.22 and 105.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.55, 242.22 and 105.59 is: 145.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.55 : 242.22 = 105.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.55/242.22 = 105.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.55x = 242.22 × 105.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.55x = 25,574.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,574.76/175.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.68

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