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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.74, 196.56 and 119.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.74, 196.56 and 119.39 is: 164.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.74 : 196.56 = 119.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.74/196.56 = 119.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.74x = 196.56 × 119.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.74x = 23,466.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,466.32/142.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.40

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