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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.89, 242.61 and 134.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.89, 242.61 and 134.35 is: 185.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.89 : 242.61 = 134.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.89/242.61 = 134.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.89x = 242.61 × 134.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.89x = 32,593.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,593.54/175.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.30

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