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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142, 212.84 and 121.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142, 212.84 and 121.65 is: 182.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142 : 212.84 = 121.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142/212.84 = 121.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142x = 212.84 × 121.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142x = 25,891.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,891.99/142
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.34

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