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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.34, 196.16 and 133.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.34, 196.16 and 133.29 is: 183.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.34 : 196.16 = 133.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.34/196.16 = 133.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.34x = 196.16 × 133.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.34x = 26,145.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,145.50/142.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.69

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