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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.34, 262.42 and 134.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.34, 262.42 and 134.52 is: 201.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.34 : 262.42 = 134.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.34/262.42 = 134.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.34x = 262.42 × 134.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.34x = 35,300.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,300.74/175.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.33

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