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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.02, 242.49 and 137.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.02, 242.49 and 137.14 is: 188.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.02 : 242.49 = 137.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.02/242.49 = 137.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.02x = 242.49 × 137.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.02x = 33,255.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,255.08/176.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.93

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