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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.66, 197.04 and 118.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.66, 197.04 and 118.42 is: 163.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.66 : 197.04 = 118.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.66/197.04 = 118.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.66x = 197.04 × 118.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.66x = 23,333.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,333.48/142.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.56

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