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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.55, 242.31 and 110.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.55, 242.31 and 110.06 is: 151.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.55 : 242.31 = 110.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.55/242.31 = 110.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.55x = 242.31 × 110.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.55x = 26,667.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,667.84/175.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.91

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