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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.87, 242.76 and 113.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.87, 242.76 and 113.65 is: 156.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.87 : 242.76 = 113.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.87/242.76 = 113.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.87x = 242.76 × 113.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.87x = 27,588.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,588.88/175.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.87

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