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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 242.52, 334.68 and 131.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 242.52, 334.68 and 131.99 is: 182.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    242.52 : 334.68 = 131.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    242.52/334.68 = 131.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    242.52x = 334.68 × 131.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    242.52x = 44,174.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,174.41/242.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.15

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