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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.63, 241.53 and 142.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.63, 241.53 and 142.03 is: 195.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.63 : 241.53 = 142.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.63/241.53 = 142.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.63x = 241.53 × 142.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.63x = 34,304.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,304.51/175.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.32

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