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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.75, 241.97 and 148.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.75, 241.97 and 148.05 is: 203.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.75 : 241.97 = 148.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.75/241.97 = 148.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.75x = 241.97 × 148.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.75x = 35,824.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,824.03/175.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.84

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