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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.04, 181.94 and 114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.04, 181.94 and 114.40 is: 157.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.04 : 181.94 = 114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.04/181.94 = 114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.04x = 181.94 × 114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.04x = 20,813.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,813.94/132.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.63

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