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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.66, 214.17 and 121.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.66, 214.17 and 121.42 is: 182.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.66 : 214.17 = 121.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.66/214.17 = 121.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.66x = 214.17 × 121.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.66x = 26,004.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,004.52/142.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.28

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