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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.96, 214.02 and 117.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.96, 214.02 and 117.28 is: 175.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.96 : 214.02 = 117.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.96/214.02 = 117.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.96x = 214.02 × 117.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.96x = 25,100.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,100.27/142.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.58

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