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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.36, 196.47 and 119

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.36, 196.47 and 119 is: 164.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.36 : 196.47 = 119 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.36/196.47 = 119/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.36x = 196.47 × 119
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.36x = 23,379.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,379.93/142.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.23

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