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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.25, 243.23 and 107.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.25, 243.23 and 107.25 is: 148.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.25 : 243.23 = 107.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.25/243.23 = 107.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.25x = 243.23 × 107.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.25x = 26,085.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,085.88/176.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.01

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