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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.31, 196.07 and 121.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.31, 196.07 and 121.65 is: 167.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.31 : 196.07 = 121.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.31/196.07 = 121.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.31x = 196.07 × 121.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.31x = 23,852.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,852.36/142.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.61

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