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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.83, 197.24 and 118.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.83, 197.24 and 118.44 is: 163.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.83 : 197.24 = 118.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.83/197.24 = 118.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.83x = 197.24 × 118.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.83x = 23,361.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,361.11/142.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.56

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