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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.42, 182.34 and 114.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.42, 182.34 and 114.92 is: 158.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.42 : 182.34 = 114.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.42/182.34 = 114.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.42x = 182.34 × 114.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.42x = 20,953.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,953.60/132.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.24

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