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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.22, 199.42 and 114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.22, 199.42 and 114.40 is: 172.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.22 : 199.42 = 114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.22/199.42 = 114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.22x = 199.42 × 114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.22x = 22,813.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,813.65/132.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.54

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