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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.66, 240.62 and 142.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.66, 240.62 and 142.13 is: 195.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.66 : 240.62 = 142.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.66/240.62 = 142.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.66x = 240.62 × 142.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.66x = 34,197.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,197.41/174.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.79

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