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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.48, 241.91 and 138.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.48, 241.91 and 138.58 is: 191.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.48 : 241.91 = 138.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.48/241.91 = 138.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.48x = 241.91 × 138.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.48x = 33,523.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,523.19/175.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.04

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