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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.03, 238.48 and 142.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.03, 238.48 and 142.04 is: 195.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.03 : 238.48 = 142.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.03/238.48 = 142.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.03x = 238.48 × 142.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.03x = 33,873.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,873.94/173.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.77

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