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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.06, 261.96 and 129.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.06, 261.96 and 129.34 is: 193.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.06 : 261.96 = 129.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.06/261.96 = 129.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.06x = 261.96 × 129.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.06x = 33,881.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,881.91/175.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.54

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