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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.54, 263.49 and 129.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.54, 263.49 and 129.75 is: 194.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.54 : 263.49 = 129.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.54/263.49 = 129.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.54x = 263.49 × 129.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.54x = 34,187.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,187.83/175.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.76

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