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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.39, 242.06 and 131.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.39, 242.06 and 131.65 is: 181.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.39 : 242.06 = 131.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.39/242.06 = 131.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.39x = 242.06 × 131.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.39x = 31,867.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,867.20/175.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.69

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