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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.75, 242.35 and 129.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.75, 242.35 and 129.15 is: 178.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.75 : 242.35 = 129.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.75/242.35 = 129.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.75x = 242.35 × 129.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.75x = 31,299.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,299.50/175.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.09

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