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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.75, 242.51 and 132.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.75, 242.51 and 132.01 is: 182.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.75 : 242.51 = 132.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.75/242.51 = 132.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.75x = 242.51 × 132.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.75x = 32,013.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,013.47/175.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.16

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