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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.95, 242.83 and 106.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.95, 242.83 and 106.05 is: 146.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.95 : 242.83 = 106.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.95/242.83 = 106.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.95x = 242.83 × 106.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.95x = 25,751.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,751.17/175.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.35

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