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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.15, 197.46 and 132.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.15, 197.46 and 132.10 is: 182.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.15 : 197.46 = 132.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.15/197.46 = 132.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.15x = 197.46 × 132.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.15x = 26,083.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,083.97/143.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.22

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