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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.36, 212.85 and 120.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.36, 212.85 and 120.95 is: 180.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.36 : 212.85 = 120.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.36/212.85 = 120.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.36x = 212.85 × 120.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.36x = 25,744.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,744.21/142.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.84

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