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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.54, 213.58 and 131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.54, 213.58 and 131.52 is: 197.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.54 : 213.58 = 131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.54/213.58 = 131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.54x = 213.58 × 131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.54x = 28,090.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,090.04/142.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.07

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