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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.80, 213 and 132.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.80, 213 and 132.72 is: 197.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.80 : 213 = 132.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.80/213 = 132.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.80x = 213 × 132.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.80x = 28,269.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,269.36/142.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.96

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