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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.83, 240.13 and 141.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.83, 240.13 and 141.03 is: 194.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.83 : 240.13 = 141.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.83/240.13 = 141.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.83x = 240.13 × 141.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.83x = 33,865.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,865.53/173.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.82

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