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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.87, 244.12 and 142.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.87, 244.12 and 142.13 is: 196.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.87 : 244.12 = 142.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.87/244.12 = 142.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.87x = 244.12 × 142.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.87x = 34,696.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,696.78/176.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.17

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