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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.13, 262.80 and 136.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.13, 262.80 and 136.68 is: 205.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.13 : 262.80 = 136.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.13/262.80 = 136.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.13x = 262.80 × 136.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.13x = 35,919.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,919.50/175.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.10

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