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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.51, 196.62 and 122.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.51, 196.62 and 122.92 is: 169.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.51 : 196.62 = 122.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.51/196.62 = 122.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.51x = 196.62 × 122.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.51x = 24,168.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,168.53/142.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.59

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