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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.65, 242.02 and 134.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.65, 242.02 and 134.13 is: 184.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.65 : 242.02 = 134.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.65/242.02 = 134.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.65x = 242.02 × 134.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.65x = 32,462.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,462.14/175.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.81

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