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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.03, 241.47 and 142.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.03, 241.47 and 142.22 is: 196.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.03 : 241.47 = 142.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.03/241.47 = 142.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.03x = 241.47 × 142.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.03x = 34,342.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,342.47/175.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.21

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