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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.04, 241.06 and 131.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.04, 241.06 and 131.48 is: 181.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.04 : 241.06 = 131.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.04/241.06 = 131.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.04x = 241.06 × 131.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.04x = 31,694.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,694.57/175.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.07

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