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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175, 240.90 and 131.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175, 240.90 and 131.20 is: 180.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175 : 240.90 = 131.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175/240.90 = 131.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175x = 240.90 × 131.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175x = 31,606.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,606.08/175
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.61

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