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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.75, 242.67 and 136.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.75, 242.67 and 136.87 is: 188.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.75 : 242.67 = 136.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.75/242.67 = 136.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.75x = 242.67 × 136.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.75x = 33,214.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,214.24/175.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.99

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