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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.90, 242.68 and 134.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.90, 242.68 and 134.39 is: 185.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.90 : 242.68 = 134.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.90/242.68 = 134.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.90x = 242.68 × 134.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.90x = 32,613.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,613.77/175.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.41

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