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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.23, 241.56 and 138.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.23, 241.56 and 138.33 is: 190.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.23 : 241.56 = 138.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.23/241.56 = 138.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.23x = 241.56 × 138.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.23x = 33,414.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,414.99/175.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.69

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