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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.45, 262.77 and 136.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.45, 262.77 and 136.87 is: 204.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.45 : 262.77 = 136.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.45/262.77 = 136.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.45x = 262.77 × 136.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.45x = 35,965.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,965.33/175.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.99

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