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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.41, 242.21 and 131.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.41, 242.21 and 131.97 is: 182.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.41 : 242.21 = 131.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.41/242.21 = 131.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.41x = 242.21 × 131.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.41x = 31,964.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,964.78/175.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.23

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