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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.09, 212.10 and 121.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.09, 212.10 and 121.93 is: 182.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.09 : 212.10 = 121.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.09/212.10 = 121.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.09x = 212.10 × 121.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.09x = 25,861.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,861.05/142.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.00

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