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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.48, 196.62 and 120.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.48, 196.62 and 120.58 is: 166.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.48 : 196.62 = 120.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.48/196.62 = 120.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.48x = 196.62 × 120.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.48x = 23,708.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,708.44/142.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.40

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