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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.08, 242.92 and 107.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.08, 242.92 and 107.12 is: 147.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.08 : 242.92 = 107.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.08/242.92 = 107.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.08x = 242.92 × 107.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.08x = 26,021.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,021.59/176.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.78

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