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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.32, 213.12 and 130.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.32, 213.12 and 130.80 is: 195.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.32 : 213.12 = 130.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.32/213.12 = 130.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.32x = 213.12 × 130.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.32x = 27,876.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,876.10/142.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.87

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