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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.76, 197.10 and 133.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.76, 197.10 and 133.08 is: 183.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.76 : 197.10 = 133.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.76/197.10 = 133.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.76x = 197.10 × 133.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.76x = 26,230.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,230.07/142.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.74

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