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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.75, 239.36 and 142.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.75, 239.36 and 142.56 is: 196.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.75 : 239.36 = 142.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.75/239.36 = 142.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.75x = 239.36 × 142.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.75x = 34,122.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,122.45/173.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.39

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