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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.28, 182.30 and 114.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.28, 182.30 and 114.74 is: 158.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.28 : 182.30 = 114.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.28/182.30 = 114.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.28x = 182.30 × 114.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.28x = 20,917.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,917.10/132.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.13

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