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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.01, 181.75 and 115.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.01, 181.75 and 115.63 is: 159.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.01 : 181.75 = 115.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.01/181.75 = 115.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.01x = 181.75 × 115.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.01x = 21,015.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,015.75/132.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.20

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