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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.54, 182.45 and 114.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.54, 182.45 and 114.01 is: 156.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.54 : 182.45 = 114.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.54/182.45 = 114.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.54x = 182.45 × 114.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.54x = 20,801.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,801.41/132.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.94

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