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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.33, 213.64 and 119.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.33, 213.64 and 119.75 is: 179.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.33 : 213.64 = 119.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.33/213.64 = 119.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.33x = 213.64 × 119.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.33x = 25,583.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,583.39/142.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.75

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