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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.74, 214.02 and 121.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.74, 214.02 and 121.14 is: 181.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.74 : 214.02 = 121.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.74/214.02 = 121.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.74x = 214.02 × 121.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.74x = 25,926.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,926.38/142.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.63

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