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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.99, 242.77 and 106.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.99, 242.77 and 106.01 is: 146.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.99 : 242.77 = 106.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.99/242.77 = 106.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.99x = 242.77 × 106.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.99x = 25,736.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,736.05/175.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.24

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