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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.60, 242.49 and 131.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.60, 242.49 and 131.86 is: 182.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.60 : 242.49 = 131.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.60/242.49 = 131.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.60x = 242.49 × 131.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.60x = 31,972.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,972.86/175.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.08

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