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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.56, 213.76 and 120.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.56, 213.76 and 120.82 is: 181.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.56 : 213.76 = 120.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.56/213.76 = 120.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.56x = 213.76 × 120.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.56x = 25,826.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,826.48/142.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.16

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