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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.08, 196.14 and 132.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.08, 196.14 and 132.87 is: 183.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.08 : 196.14 = 132.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.08/196.14 = 132.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.08x = 196.14 × 132.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.08x = 26,061.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,061.12/142.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.43

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