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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.54, 241.92 and 136.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.54, 241.92 and 136.66 is: 188.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.54 : 241.92 = 136.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.54/241.92 = 136.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.54x = 241.92 × 136.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.54x = 33,060.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,060.79/175.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.34

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