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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.21, 212.09 and 132.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.21, 212.09 and 132.49 is: 197.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.21 : 212.09 = 132.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.21/212.09 = 132.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.21x = 212.09 × 132.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.21x = 28,099.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,099.80/142.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.59

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