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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.16, 196.21 and 118.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.16, 196.21 and 118.82 is: 164.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.16 : 196.21 = 118.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.16/196.21 = 118.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.16x = 196.21 × 118.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.16x = 23,313.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,313.67/142.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.00

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