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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.18, 193.67 and 132.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.18, 193.67 and 132.90 is: 182.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.18 : 193.67 = 132.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.18/193.67 = 132.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.18x = 193.67 × 132.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.18x = 25,738.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,738.08/141.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.31

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