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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.08, 195.68 and 133.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.08, 195.68 and 133.58 is: 183.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.08 : 195.68 = 133.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.08/195.68 = 133.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.08x = 195.68 × 133.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.08x = 26,137.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,137.96/142.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.97

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