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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.20, 241.44 and 138.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.20, 241.44 and 138.24 is: 190.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.20 : 241.44 = 138.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.20/241.44 = 138.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.20x = 241.44 × 138.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.20x = 33,376.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,376.67/175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.51

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