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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.14, 241.82 and 126.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.14, 241.82 and 126.04 is: 174.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.14 : 241.82 = 126.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.14/241.82 = 126.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.14x = 241.82 × 126.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.14x = 30,477.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,477.15/175.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.02

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