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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.40, 262.91 and 88.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.40, 262.91 and 88.61 is: 132.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.40 : 262.91 = 88.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.40/262.91 = 88.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.40x = 262.91 × 88.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.40x = 23,294.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,294.70/175.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.81

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