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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.59, 214.07 and 120.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.59, 214.07 and 120.05 is: 180.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.59 : 214.07 = 120.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.59/214.07 = 120.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.59x = 214.07 × 120.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.59x = 25,697.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,697.43/142.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.22

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