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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.86, 197.19 and 132.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.86, 197.19 and 132.60 is: 183.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.86 : 197.19 = 132.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.86/197.19 = 132.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.86x = 197.19 × 132.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.86x = 26,147.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,147.39/142.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.03

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