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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.89, 242.45 and 140.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.89, 242.45 and 140.81 is: 194.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.89 : 242.45 = 140.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.89/242.45 = 140.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.89x = 242.45 × 140.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.89x = 34,139.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,139.43/175.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.10

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