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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.44, 213.36 and 120.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.44, 213.36 and 120.87 is: 181.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.44 : 213.36 = 120.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.44/213.36 = 120.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.44x = 213.36 × 120.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.44x = 25,788.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,788.82/142.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.05

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