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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.38, 198.50 and 114.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.38, 198.50 and 114.44 is: 171.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.38 : 198.50 = 114.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.38/198.50 = 114.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.38x = 198.50 × 114.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.38x = 22,716.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,716.34/132.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.60

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