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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.16, 213.42 and 120.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.16, 213.42 and 120.92 is: 181.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.16 : 213.42 = 120.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.16/213.42 = 120.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.16x = 213.42 × 120.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.16x = 25,806.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,806.75/142.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.53

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