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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.38, 242.10 and 134.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.38, 242.10 and 134.07 is: 185.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.38 : 242.10 = 134.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.38/242.10 = 134.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.38x = 242.10 × 134.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.38x = 32,458.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,458.35/175.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.07

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