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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.37, 242.01 and 140.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.37, 242.01 and 140.45 is: 193.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.37 : 242.01 = 140.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.37/242.01 = 140.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.37x = 242.01 × 140.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.37x = 33,989.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,989.09/175.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.82

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