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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.87, 183.06 and 114.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.87, 183.06 and 114.51 is: 157.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.87 : 183.06 = 114.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.87/183.06 = 114.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.87x = 183.06 × 114.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.87x = 20,962.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,962.20/132.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.76

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