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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.44, 212.40 and 132.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.44, 212.40 and 132.70 is: 197.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.44 : 212.40 = 132.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.44/212.40 = 132.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.44x = 212.40 × 132.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.44x = 28,185.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,185.48/142.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.88

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