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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.93, 197.10 and 118.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.93, 197.10 and 118.32 is: 163.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.93 : 197.10 = 118.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.93/197.10 = 118.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.93x = 197.10 × 118.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.93x = 23,320.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,320.87/142.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.17

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