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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.03, 262.14 and 134.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.03, 262.14 and 134.53 is: 201.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.03 : 262.14 = 134.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.03/262.14 = 134.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.03x = 262.14 × 134.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.03x = 35,265.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,265.69/175.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.48

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