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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.01, 242.92 and 108.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.01, 242.92 and 108.75 is: 150.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.01 : 242.92 = 108.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.01/242.92 = 108.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.01x = 242.92 × 108.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.01x = 26,417.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,417.71/176.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.09

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