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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.64, 242.39 and 131.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.64, 242.39 and 131.39 is: 181.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.64 : 242.39 = 131.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.64/242.39 = 131.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.64x = 242.39 × 131.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.64x = 31,848.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,848.16/175.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.32

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