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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.95, 242.96 and 120.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.95, 242.96 and 120.87 is: 166.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.95 : 242.96 = 120.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.95/242.96 = 120.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.95x = 242.96 × 120.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.95x = 29,365.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,365.97/175.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.90

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