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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132, 182.40 and 114.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132, 182.40 and 114.72 is: 158.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132 : 182.40 = 114.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132/182.40 = 114.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132x = 182.40 × 114.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132x = 20,924.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,924.93/132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.52

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