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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 144.20, 199.32 and 132.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 144.20, 199.32 and 132.86 is: 183.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    144.20 : 199.32 = 132.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    144.20/199.32 = 132.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    144.20x = 199.32 × 132.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    144.20x = 26,481.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,481.66/144.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.65

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