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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.69, 183.16 and 114.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.69, 183.16 and 114.19 is: 157.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.69 : 183.16 = 114.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.69/183.16 = 114.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.69x = 183.16 × 114.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.69x = 20,914.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,914.47/132.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.62

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