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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173.97, 239.09 and 142.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173.97, 239.09 and 142.83 is: 196.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173.97 : 239.09 = 142.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173.97/239.09 = 142.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173.97x = 239.09 × 142.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173.97x = 34,148.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,148.51/173.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.29

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