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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.59, 213.75 and 119.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.59, 213.75 and 119.91 is: 179.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.59 : 213.75 = 119.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.59/213.75 = 119.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.59x = 213.75 × 119.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.59x = 25,630.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,630.76/142.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.75

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