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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.80, 242.50 and 138.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.80, 242.50 and 138.90 is: 191.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.80 : 242.50 = 138.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.80/242.50 = 138.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.80x = 242.50 × 138.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.80x = 33,683.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,683.25/175.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.60

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