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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.13, 181.93 and 114.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.13, 181.93 and 114.58 is: 157.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.13 : 181.93 = 114.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.13/181.93 = 114.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.13x = 181.93 × 114.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.13x = 20,844.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,844.06/132.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.76

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