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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.12, 241.80 and 136.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.12, 241.80 and 136.40 is: 188.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.12 : 241.80 = 136.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.12/241.80 = 136.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.12x = 241.80 × 136.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.12x = 32,981.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,981.52/175.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.34

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