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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.13, 241.40 and 140.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.13, 241.40 and 140.10 is: 193.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.13 : 241.40 = 140.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.13/241.40 = 140.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.13x = 241.40 × 140.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.13x = 33,819.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,819.44/175.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.12

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