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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.51, 263.39 and 129.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.51, 263.39 and 129.98 is: 195.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.51 : 263.39 = 129.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.51/263.39 = 129.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.51x = 263.39 × 129.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.51x = 34,235.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,235.43/175.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.06

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