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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.67, 199.30 and 114.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.67, 199.30 and 114.44 is: 171.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.67 : 199.30 = 114.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.67/199.30 = 114.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.67x = 199.30 × 114.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.67x = 22,807.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,807.89/132.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.92

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