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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.70, 242.24 and 134.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.70, 242.24 and 134.19 is: 185.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.70 : 242.24 = 134.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.70/242.24 = 134.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.70x = 242.24 × 134.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.70x = 32,504.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,504.64/175.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.00

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