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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.31, 213.23 and 132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.31, 213.23 and 132.44 is: 198.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.31 : 213.23 = 132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.31/213.23 = 132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.31x = 213.23 × 132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.31x = 28,239.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,239.45/142.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.44

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