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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.91, 241.99 and 148.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.91, 241.99 and 148.37 is: 204.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.91 : 241.99 = 148.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.91/241.99 = 148.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.91x = 241.99 × 148.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.91x = 35,902.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,902.48/175.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.10

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