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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.86, 242.46 and 134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.86, 242.46 and 134.28 is: 185.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.86 : 242.46 = 134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.86/242.46 = 134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.86x = 242.46 × 134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.86x = 32,557.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,557.53/175.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.13

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