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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.07, 261.41 and 142.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.07, 261.41 and 142.20 is: 212.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.07 : 261.41 = 142.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.07/261.41 = 142.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.07x = 261.41 × 142.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.07x = 37,172.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,172.59/175.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.33

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