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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.56, 242.13 and 113.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.56, 242.13 and 113.28 is: 156.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.56 : 242.13 = 113.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.56/242.13 = 113.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.56x = 242.13 × 113.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.56x = 27,428.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,428.49/175.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.23

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