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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.19, 213.77 and 132.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.19, 213.77 and 132.71 is: 199.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.19 : 213.77 = 132.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.19/213.77 = 132.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.19x = 213.77 × 132.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.19x = 28,368.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,368.68/142.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.51

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