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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.90, 242.81 and 132.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.90, 242.81 and 132.36 is: 182.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.90 : 242.81 = 132.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.90/242.81 = 132.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.90x = 242.81 × 132.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.90x = 32,139.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,139.08/175.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.71

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