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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.79, 242.49 and 105.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.79, 242.49 and 105.82 is: 145.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.79 : 242.49 = 105.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.79/242.49 = 105.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.79x = 242.49 × 105.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.79x = 25,661.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,661.45/175.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.98

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