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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.15, 241.62 and 138.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.15, 241.62 and 138.25 is: 190.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.15 : 241.62 = 138.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.15/241.62 = 138.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.15x = 241.62 × 138.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.15x = 33,402.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,402.76/175.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.71

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