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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.55, 213.99 and 119.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.55, 213.99 and 119.77 is: 179.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.55 : 213.99 = 119.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.55/213.99 = 119.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.55x = 213.99 × 119.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.55x = 25,629.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,629.05/142.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.80

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