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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.71, 242.06 and 148.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.71, 242.06 and 148.07 is: 203.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.71 : 242.06 = 148.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.71/242.06 = 148.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.71x = 242.06 × 148.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.71x = 35,841.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,841.69/175.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.98

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