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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.59, 242.25 and 109.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.59, 242.25 and 109.23 is: 150.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.59 : 242.25 = 109.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.59/242.25 = 109.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.59x = 242.25 × 109.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.59x = 26,460.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,460.97/175.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.70

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