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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.14, 242.89 and 134.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.14, 242.89 and 134.68 is: 185.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.14 : 242.89 = 134.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.14/242.89 = 134.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.14x = 242.89 × 134.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.14x = 32,712.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,712.43/176.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.72

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