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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.93, 242.73 and 105.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.93, 242.73 and 105.97 is: 146.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.93 : 242.73 = 105.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.93/242.73 = 105.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.93x = 242.73 × 105.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.93x = 25,722.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,722.10/175.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.21

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