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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.51, 241.81 and 142.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.51, 241.81 and 142.71 is: 196.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.51 : 241.81 = 142.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.51/241.81 = 142.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.51x = 241.81 × 142.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.51x = 34,508.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,508.71/175.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.62

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