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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.29, 241.54 and 135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.29, 241.54 and 135.96 is: 187.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.29 : 241.54 = 135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.29/241.54 = 135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.29x = 241.54 × 135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.29x = 32,839.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,839.78/175.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.35

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