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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.57, 241.75 and 138.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.57, 241.75 and 138.71 is: 191.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.57 : 241.75 = 138.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.57/241.75 = 138.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.57x = 241.75 × 138.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.57x = 33,533.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,533.92/175.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.00

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