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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.65, 242.38 and 105.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.65, 242.38 and 105.75 is: 145.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.65 : 242.38 = 105.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.65/242.38 = 105.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.65x = 242.38 × 105.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.65x = 25,631.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,631.69/175.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.92

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