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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.93, 266.85 and 142.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.93, 266.85 and 142.02 is: 212.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.93 : 266.85 = 142.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.93/266.85 = 142.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.93x = 266.85 × 142.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.93x = 37,898.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,898.04/177.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.99

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