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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.63, 242.34 and 131.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.63, 242.34 and 131.89 is: 181.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.63 : 242.34 = 131.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.63/242.34 = 131.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.63x = 242.34 × 131.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.63x = 31,962.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,962.22/175.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.99

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