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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142, 211.92 and 128.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142, 211.92 and 128.32 is: 191.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142 : 211.92 = 128.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142/211.92 = 128.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142x = 211.92 × 128.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142x = 27,193.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,193.57/142
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.50

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