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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.39, 196.04 and 121.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.39, 196.04 and 121.67 is: 167.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.39 : 196.04 = 121.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.39/196.04 = 121.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.39x = 196.04 × 121.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.39x = 23,852.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,852.19/142.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.51

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