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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.33, 213.86 and 132.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.33, 213.86 and 132.78 is: 199.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.33 : 213.86 = 132.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.33/213.86 = 132.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.33x = 213.86 × 132.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.33x = 28,396.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,396.33/142.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.51

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