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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.34, 238.84 and 142.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.34, 238.84 and 142.15 is: 195.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.34 : 238.84 = 142.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.34/238.84 = 142.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.34x = 238.84 × 142.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.34x = 33,951.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,951.11/173.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.86

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