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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.26, 195.90 and 121.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.26, 195.90 and 121.53 is: 167.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.26 : 195.90 = 121.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.26/195.90 = 121.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.26x = 195.90 × 121.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.26x = 23,807.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,807.73/142.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.35

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