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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.64, 241.99 and 142.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.64, 241.99 and 142.83 is: 196.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.64 : 241.99 = 142.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.64/241.99 = 142.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.64x = 241.99 × 142.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.64x = 34,563.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,563.07/175.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.79

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