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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 143.82, 198.50 and 132.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 143.82, 198.50 and 132.84 is: 183.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    143.82 : 198.50 = 132.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    143.82/198.50 = 132.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    143.82x = 198.50 × 132.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    143.82x = 26,368.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,368.74/143.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.35

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