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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.57, 242.27 and 105.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.57, 242.27 and 105.63 is: 145.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.57 : 242.27 = 105.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.57/242.27 = 105.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.57x = 242.27 × 105.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.57x = 25,590.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,590.98/175.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.76

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