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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.24, 196.29 and 121.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.24, 196.29 and 121.49 is: 167.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.24 : 196.29 = 121.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.24/196.29 = 121.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.24x = 196.29 × 121.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.24x = 23,847.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,847.27/142.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.66

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