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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.56, 213.75 and 131.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.56, 213.75 and 131.76 is: 197.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.56 : 213.75 = 131.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.56/213.75 = 131.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.56x = 213.75 × 131.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.56x = 28,163.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,163.70/142.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.56

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