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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.01, 241.43 and 135.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.01, 241.43 and 135.93 is: 187.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.01 : 241.43 = 135.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.01/241.43 = 135.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.01x = 241.43 × 135.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.01x = 32,816.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,816.81/175.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.51

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