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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.51, 212.90 and 119.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.51, 212.90 and 119.45 is: 178.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.51 : 212.90 = 119.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.51/212.90 = 119.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.51x = 212.90 × 119.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.51x = 25,430.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,430.91/142.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.45

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