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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.25, 241.73 and 138.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.25, 241.73 and 138.39 is: 190.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.25 : 241.73 = 138.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.25/241.73 = 138.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.25x = 241.73 × 138.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.25x = 33,452.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,452.32/175.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.89

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