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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.50, 241.65 and 138.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.50, 241.65 and 138.53 is: 190.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.50 : 241.65 = 138.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.50/241.65 = 138.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.50x = 241.65 × 138.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.50x = 33,476.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,476.38/175.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.75

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