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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.77, 242.39 and 105.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.77, 242.39 and 105.77 is: 145.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.77 : 242.39 = 105.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.77/242.39 = 105.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.77x = 242.39 × 105.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.77x = 25,638.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,638.46/175.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.86

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