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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.01, 212.52 and 132.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.01, 212.52 and 132.56 is: 198.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.01 : 212.52 = 132.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.01/212.52 = 132.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.01x = 212.52 × 132.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.01x = 28,171.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,171.65/142.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.38

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