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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.56, 242.28 and 142.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.56, 242.28 and 142.80 is: 197.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.56 : 242.28 = 142.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.56/242.28 = 142.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.56x = 242.28 × 142.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.56x = 34,597.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,597.58/175.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.07

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