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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.70, 182.67 and 114.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.70, 182.67 and 114.24 is: 157.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.70 : 182.67 = 114.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.70/182.67 = 114.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.70x = 182.67 × 114.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.70x = 20,868.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,868.22/132.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.26

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