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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.41, 241.91 and 136.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.41, 241.91 and 136.01 is: 187.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.41 : 241.91 = 136.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.41/241.91 = 136.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.41x = 241.91 × 136.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.41x = 32,902.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,902.18/175.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.57

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