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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.44, 242.32 and 131.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.44, 242.32 and 131.92 is: 182.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.44 : 242.32 = 131.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.44/242.32 = 131.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.44x = 242.32 × 131.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.44x = 31,966.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,966.85/175.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.21

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