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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.83, 214.38 and 120.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.83, 214.38 and 120.15 is: 180.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.83 : 214.38 = 120.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.83/214.38 = 120.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.83x = 214.38 × 120.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.83x = 25,756.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,756.08/142.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.33

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