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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.66, 242.14 and 142.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.66, 242.14 and 142.84 is: 196.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.66 : 242.14 = 142.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.66/242.14 = 142.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.66x = 242.14 × 142.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.66x = 34,587.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,587.28/175.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.90

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