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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.83, 242.58 and 109.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.83, 242.58 and 109.41 is: 150.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.83 : 242.58 = 109.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.83/242.58 = 109.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.83x = 242.58 × 109.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.83x = 26,540.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,540.68/175.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.95

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