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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.36, 213.06 and 119.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.36, 213.06 and 119.32 is: 178.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.36 : 213.06 = 119.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.36/213.06 = 119.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.36x = 213.06 × 119.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.36x = 25,422.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,422.32/142.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.58

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