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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.93, 242.58 and 134.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.93, 242.58 and 134.47 is: 185.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.93 : 242.58 = 134.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.93/242.58 = 134.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.93x = 242.58 × 134.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.93x = 32,619.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,619.73/175.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.41

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