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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.99, 242.81 and 113.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.99, 242.81 and 113.84 is: 157.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.99 : 242.81 = 113.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.99/242.81 = 113.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.99x = 242.81 × 113.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.99x = 27,639.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,639.71/175.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.05

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