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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.67, 196.76 and 118.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.67, 196.76 and 118.07 is: 162.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.67 : 196.76 = 118.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.67/196.76 = 118.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.67x = 196.76 × 118.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.67x = 23,231.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,231.45/142.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.83

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