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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.50, 242.01 and 142.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.50, 242.01 and 142.65 is: 196.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.50 : 242.01 = 142.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.50/242.01 = 142.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.50x = 242.01 × 142.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.50x = 34,522.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,522.73/175.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.71

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