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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.87, 242.74 and 141.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.87, 242.74 and 141.13 is: 194.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.87 : 242.74 = 141.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.87/242.74 = 141.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.87x = 242.74 × 141.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.87x = 34,257.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,257.90/175.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.79

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