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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.11, 195.98 and 117.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.11, 195.98 and 117.50 is: 162.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.11 : 195.98 = 117.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.11/195.98 = 117.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.11x = 195.98 × 117.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.11x = 23,026.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,026.08/142.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.03

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