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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.05, 262.80 and 129.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.05, 262.80 and 129.48 is: 194.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.05 : 262.80 = 129.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.05/262.80 = 129.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.05x = 262.80 × 129.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.05x = 34,027.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,027.34/175.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.39

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