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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.87, 264.67 and 132.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.87, 264.67 and 132.76 is: 199.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.87 : 264.67 = 132.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.87/264.67 = 132.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.87x = 264.67 × 132.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.87x = 35,137.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,137.59/175.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.79

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