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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.87, 197.36 and 121.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.87, 197.36 and 121.27 is: 167.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.87 : 197.36 = 121.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.87/197.36 = 121.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.87x = 197.36 × 121.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.87x = 23,933.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,933.85/142.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.52

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