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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.16, 241.72 and 95.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.16, 241.72 and 95.40 is: 131.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.16 : 241.72 = 95.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.16/241.72 = 95.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.16x = 241.72 × 95.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.16x = 23,059.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,059.85/175.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.65

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