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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.38, 213.84 and 132.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.38, 213.84 and 132.66 is: 199.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.38 : 213.84 = 132.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.38/213.84 = 132.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.38x = 213.84 × 132.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.38x = 28,368.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,368.01/142.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.24

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