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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.67, 183.13 and 114.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.67, 183.13 and 114.18 is: 157.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.67 : 183.13 = 114.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.67/183.13 = 114.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.67x = 183.13 × 114.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.67x = 20,908.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,908.87/132.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.60

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