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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.42, 263.05 and 134.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.42, 263.05 and 134.87 is: 202.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.42 : 263.05 = 134.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.42/263.05 = 134.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.42x = 263.05 × 134.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.42x = 35,475.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,475.90/175.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.24

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