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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 142.89, 213.15 and 132.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 142.89, 213.15 and 132.39 is: 197.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    142.89 : 213.15 = 132.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    142.89/213.15 = 132.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    142.89x = 213.15 × 132.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    142.89x = 28,218.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,218.93/142.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.49

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