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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.60, 213.56 and 120.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.60, 213.56 and 120.53 is: 180.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.60 : 213.56 = 120.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.60/213.56 = 120.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.60x = 213.56 × 120.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.60x = 25,738.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,738.72/142.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.50

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