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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.52, 213.21 and 119.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.52, 213.21 and 119.88 is: 179.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.52 : 213.21 = 119.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.52/213.21 = 119.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.52x = 213.21 × 119.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.52x = 25,559.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,559.61/142.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.35

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