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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.38, 241.59 and 142.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.38, 241.59 and 142.57 is: 196.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.38 : 241.59 = 142.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.38/241.59 = 142.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.38x = 241.59 × 142.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.38x = 34,443.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,443.49/175.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.39

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