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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.72, 242.22 and 134.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.72, 242.22 and 134.14 is: 184.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.72 : 242.22 = 134.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.72/242.22 = 134.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.72x = 242.22 × 134.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.72x = 32,491.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,491.39/175.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.90

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