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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.05, 241.60 and 133.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.05, 241.60 and 133.54 is: 184.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.05 : 241.60 = 133.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.05/241.60 = 133.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.05x = 241.60 × 133.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.05x = 32,263.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,263.26/175.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.31

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