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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.99, 242.55 and 140.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.99, 242.55 and 140.96 is: 194.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.99 : 242.55 = 140.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.99/242.55 = 140.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.99x = 242.55 × 140.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.99x = 34,189.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,189.85/175.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.27

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