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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.79, 242.54 and 105.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.79, 242.54 and 105.87 is: 146.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.79 : 242.54 = 105.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.79/242.54 = 105.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.79x = 242.54 × 105.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.79x = 25,677.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,677.18/175.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.07

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