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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.73, 196.77 and 121.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.73, 196.77 and 121.92 is: 168.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.73 : 196.77 = 121.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.73/196.77 = 121.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.73x = 196.77 × 121.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.73x = 23,990.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,990.20/142.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.08

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