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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.54, 242.52 and 134.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.54, 242.52 and 134.26 is: 185.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.54 : 242.52 = 134.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.54/242.52 = 134.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.54x = 242.52 × 134.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.54x = 32,560.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,560.74/175.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.49

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