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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.84, 242.68 and 105.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.84, 242.68 and 105.94 is: 146.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.84 : 242.68 = 105.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.84/242.68 = 105.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.84x = 242.68 × 105.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.84x = 25,709.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,709.18/175.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.21

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