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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.38, 241.83 and 136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.38, 241.83 and 136.50 is: 188.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.38 : 241.83 = 136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.38/241.83 = 136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.38x = 241.83 × 136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.38x = 33,009.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,009.80/175.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.22

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