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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.92, 214.08 and 121.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.92, 214.08 and 121.20 is: 181.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.92 : 214.08 = 121.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.92/214.08 = 121.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.92x = 214.08 × 121.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.92x = 25,946.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,946.50/142.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.55

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