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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.26, 182.32 and 114.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.26, 182.32 and 114.71 is: 158.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.26 : 182.32 = 114.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.26/182.32 = 114.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.26x = 182.32 × 114.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.26x = 20,912.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,912.73/132.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.12

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