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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.63, 197.02 and 119.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.63, 197.02 and 119.40 is: 164.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.63 : 197.02 = 119.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.63/197.02 = 119.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.63x = 197.02 × 119.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.63x = 23,524.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,524.19/142.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.93

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