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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.25, 262.76 and 88.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.25, 262.76 and 88.61 is: 132.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.25 : 262.76 = 88.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.25/262.76 = 88.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.25x = 262.76 × 88.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.25x = 23,282.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,282.72/175.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.85

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