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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.54, 241.99 and 134

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.54, 241.99 and 134 is: 184.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.54 : 241.99 = 134 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.54/241.99 = 134/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.54x = 241.99 × 134
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.54x = 32,426.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,426.66/175.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.73

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