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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.94, 247.14 and 142.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.94, 247.14 and 142.03 is: 196.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.94 : 247.14 = 142.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.94/247.14 = 142.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.94x = 247.14 × 142.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.94x = 35,100.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,100.68/178.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.16

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