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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.38, 214.18 and 121.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.38, 214.18 and 121.12 is: 182.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.38 : 214.18 = 121.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.38/214.18 = 121.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.38x = 214.18 × 121.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.38x = 25,940.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,940.64/142.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.19

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