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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.13, 241.68 and 133.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.13, 241.68 and 133.71 is: 184.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.13 : 241.68 = 133.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.13/241.68 = 133.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.13x = 241.68 × 133.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.13x = 32,315.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,315.03/175.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.53

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