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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.02, 195.89 and 118.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.02, 195.89 and 118.73 is: 163.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.02 : 195.89 = 118.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.02/195.89 = 118.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.02x = 195.89 × 118.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.02x = 23,257.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,257.92/142.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.77

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