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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.66, 242.36 and 110.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.66, 242.36 and 110.12 is: 151.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.66 : 242.36 = 110.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.66/242.36 = 110.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.66x = 242.36 × 110.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.66x = 26,688.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,688.68/175.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.93

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