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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.91, 242.21 and 144.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.91, 242.21 and 144.73 is: 199.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.91 : 242.21 = 144.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.91/242.21 = 144.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.91x = 242.21 × 144.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.91x = 35,053.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,053.12/175.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.27

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