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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.14, 181.89 and 120.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.14, 181.89 and 120.14 is: 165.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.14 : 181.89 = 120.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.14/181.89 = 120.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.14x = 181.89 × 120.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.14x = 21,852.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,852.26/132.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.37

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