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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.99, 214.27 and 117.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.99, 214.27 and 117.49 is: 176.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.99 : 214.27 = 117.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.99/214.27 = 117.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.99x = 214.27 × 117.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.99x = 25,172.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,172.92/142.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.05

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