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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.26, 195.96 and 131.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.26, 195.96 and 131.76 is: 181.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.26 : 195.96 = 131.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.26/195.96 = 131.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.26x = 195.96 × 131.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.26x = 25,819.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,819.69/142.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.50

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