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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.59, 183.16 and 114.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.59, 183.16 and 114.13 is: 157.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.59 : 183.16 = 114.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.59/183.16 = 114.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.59x = 183.16 × 114.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.59x = 20,904.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,904.94/132.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.67

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