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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.65, 213.98 and 118.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.65, 213.98 and 118.58 is: 177.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.65 : 213.98 = 118.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.65/213.98 = 118.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.65x = 213.98 × 118.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.65x = 25,372.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,372.09/142.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.86

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