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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.13, 241.68 and 131.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.13, 241.68 and 131.39 is: 181.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.13 : 241.68 = 131.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.13/241.68 = 131.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.13x = 241.68 × 131.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.13x = 31,753.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,753.13/175.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.32

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