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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.79, 196.79 and 119.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.79, 196.79 and 119.43 is: 164.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.79 : 196.79 = 119.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.79/196.79 = 119.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.79x = 196.79 × 119.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.79x = 23,502.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,502.03/142.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.60

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