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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.92, 182.14 and 115.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.92, 182.14 and 115.72 is: 159.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.92 : 182.14 = 115.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.92/182.14 = 115.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.92x = 182.14 × 115.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.92x = 21,077.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,077.24/131.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.77

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