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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.04, 212.02 and 131.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.04, 212.02 and 131.76 is: 196.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.04 : 212.02 = 131.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.04/212.02 = 131.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.04x = 212.02 × 131.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.04x = 27,935.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,935.76/142.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.68

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