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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.69, 240.52 and 142.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.69, 240.52 and 142.05 is: 195.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.69 : 240.52 = 142.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.69/240.52 = 142.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.69x = 240.52 × 142.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.69x = 34,165.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,165.87/174.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.58

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