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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.99, 242.85 and 131.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.99, 242.85 and 131.77 is: 181.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.99 : 242.85 = 131.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.99/242.85 = 131.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.99x = 242.85 × 131.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.99x = 32,000.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,000.34/175.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.83

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