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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.87, 195.84 and 132.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.87, 195.84 and 132.15 is: 182.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.87 : 195.84 = 132.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.87/195.84 = 132.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.87x = 195.84 × 132.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.87x = 25,880.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,880.26/141.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.42

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