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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.90, 213.99 and 118.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.90, 213.99 and 118.60 is: 177.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.90 : 213.99 = 118.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.90/213.99 = 118.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.90x = 213.99 × 118.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.90x = 25,379.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,379.21/142.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.60

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