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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.08, 196.53 and 132.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.08, 196.53 and 132.93 is: 183.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.08 : 196.53 = 132.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.08/196.53 = 132.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.08x = 196.53 × 132.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.08x = 26,124.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,124.73/142.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.87

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