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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.72, 242.33 and 113.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.72, 242.33 and 113.57 is: 156.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.72 : 242.33 = 113.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.72/242.33 = 113.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.72x = 242.33 × 113.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.72x = 27,519.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,519.64/175.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.61

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