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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.44, 213.26 and 118.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.44, 213.26 and 118.48 is: 177.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.44 : 213.26 = 118.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.44/213.26 = 118.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.44x = 213.26 × 118.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.44x = 25,267.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,267.04/142.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.39

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