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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.65, 242.37 and 109.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.65, 242.37 and 109.32 is: 150.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.65 : 242.37 = 109.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.65/242.37 = 109.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.65x = 242.37 × 109.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.65x = 26,495.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,495.89/175.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.84

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