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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.02, 241.41 and 133.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.02, 241.41 and 133.48 is: 184.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.02 : 241.41 = 133.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.02/241.41 = 133.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.02x = 241.41 × 133.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.02x = 32,223.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,223.41/175.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.11

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