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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.01, 242.90 and 106.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.01, 242.90 and 106.07 is: 146.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.01 : 242.90 = 106.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.01/242.90 = 106.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.01x = 242.90 × 106.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.01x = 25,762.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,762.66/176.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.37

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