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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.37, 242.05 and 140.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.37, 242.05 and 140.63 is: 194.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.37 : 242.05 = 140.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.37/242.05 = 140.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.37x = 242.05 × 140.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.37x = 34,039.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,039.49/175.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.10

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