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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.27, 181.43 and 115.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.27, 181.43 and 115.86 is: 158.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.27 : 181.43 = 115.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.27/181.43 = 115.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.27x = 181.43 × 115.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.27x = 21,019.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,019.90/132.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.92

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