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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.02, 212.79 and 120.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.02, 212.79 and 120.33 is: 180.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.02 : 212.79 = 120.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.02/212.79 = 120.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.02x = 212.79 × 120.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.02x = 25,605.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,605.02/142.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.29

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