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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.60, 196.62 and 121.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.60, 196.62 and 121.82 is: 167.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.60 : 196.62 = 121.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.60/196.62 = 121.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.60x = 196.62 × 121.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.60x = 23,952.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,952.25/142.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.97

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