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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.52, 241.94 and 138.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.52, 241.94 and 138.12 is: 190.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.52 : 241.94 = 138.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.52/241.94 = 138.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.52x = 241.94 × 138.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.52x = 33,416.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,416.75/175.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.39

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