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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.29, 242.01 and 120.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.29, 242.01 and 120.12 is: 165.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.29 : 242.01 = 120.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.29/242.01 = 120.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.29x = 242.01 × 120.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.29x = 29,070.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,070.24/175.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.84

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