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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.94, 214.10 and 121.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.94, 214.10 and 121.38 is: 181.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.94 : 214.10 = 121.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.94/214.10 = 121.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.94x = 214.10 × 121.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.94x = 25,987.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,987.46/142.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.81

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