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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.14, 241.29 and 131.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.14, 241.29 and 131.22 is: 180.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.14 : 241.29 = 131.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.14/241.29 = 131.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.14x = 241.29 × 131.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.14x = 31,662.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,662.07/175.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.78

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