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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.95, 263.55 and 134.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.95, 263.55 and 134.79 is: 201.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.95 : 263.55 = 134.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.95/263.55 = 134.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.95x = 263.55 × 134.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.95x = 35,523.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,523.90/175.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.90

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