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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.37, 262.75 and 121.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.37, 262.75 and 121.07 is: 181.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.37 : 262.75 = 121.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.37/262.75 = 121.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.37x = 262.75 × 121.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.37x = 31,811.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,811.14/175.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.39

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