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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.63, 196.83 and 132.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.63, 196.83 and 132.37 is: 182.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.63 : 196.83 = 132.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.63/196.83 = 132.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.63x = 196.83 × 132.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.63x = 26,053.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,053.90/142.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.67

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