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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.49, 213.74 and 119.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.49, 213.74 and 119.61 is: 179.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.49 : 213.74 = 119.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.49/213.74 = 119.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.49x = 213.74 × 119.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.49x = 25,565.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,565.44/142.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.42

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