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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.19, 241.80 and 137.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.19, 241.80 and 137.82 is: 190.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.19 : 241.80 = 137.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.19/241.80 = 137.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.19x = 241.80 × 137.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.19x = 33,324.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,324.88/175.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.23

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