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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.46, 213.23 and 119.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.46, 213.23 and 119.37 is: 178.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.46 : 213.23 = 119.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.46/213.23 = 119.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.46x = 213.23 × 119.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.46x = 25,454.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,454.36/142.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.68

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