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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.48, 242.02 and 133.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.48, 242.02 and 133.28 is: 183.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.48 : 242.02 = 133.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.48/242.02 = 133.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.48x = 242.02 × 133.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.48x = 32,256.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,256.43/175.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.82

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