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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.38, 242.12 and 120.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.38, 242.12 and 120.20 is: 165.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.38 : 242.12 = 120.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.38/242.12 = 120.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.38x = 242.12 × 120.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.38x = 29,102.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,102.82/175.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.94

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