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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.46, 242.46 and 142.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.46, 242.46 and 142.88 is: 197.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.46 : 242.46 = 142.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.46/242.46 = 142.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.46x = 242.46 × 142.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.46x = 34,642.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,642.68/175.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.44

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