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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.12, 262.74 and 136.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.12, 262.74 and 136.60 is: 204.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.12 : 262.74 = 136.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.12/262.74 = 136.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.12x = 262.74 × 136.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.12x = 35,890.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,890.28/175.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.95

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