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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.12, 182.61 and 114.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.12, 182.61 and 114.66 is: 158.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.12 : 182.61 = 114.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.12/182.61 = 114.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.12x = 182.61 × 114.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.12x = 20,938.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,938.06/132.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.48

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