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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.36, 213.68 and 119.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.36, 213.68 and 119.68 is: 179.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.36 : 213.68 = 119.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.36/213.68 = 119.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.36x = 213.68 × 119.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.36x = 25,573.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,573.22/142.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.64

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