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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.48, 214.16 and 132.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.48, 214.16 and 132.97 is: 199.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.48 : 214.16 = 132.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.48/214.16 = 132.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.48x = 214.16 × 132.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.48x = 28,476.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,476.86/142.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.87

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