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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.49, 242.23 and 140.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.49, 242.23 and 140.76 is: 194.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.49 : 242.23 = 140.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.49/242.23 = 140.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.49x = 242.23 × 140.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.49x = 34,096.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,096.29/175.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.29

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