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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.57, 182.66 and 115.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.57, 182.66 and 115.97 is: 159.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.57 : 182.66 = 115.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.57/182.66 = 115.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.57x = 182.66 × 115.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.57x = 21,181.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,181.59/132.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.78

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