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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.05, 242.76 and 106.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.05, 242.76 and 106.09 is: 146.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.05 : 242.76 = 106.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.05/242.76 = 106.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.05x = 242.76 × 106.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.05x = 25,755.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,755.56/176.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.30

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