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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.90, 183 and 114.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.90, 183 and 114.48 is: 157.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.90 : 183 = 114.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.90/183 = 114.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.90x = 183 × 114.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.90x = 20,949.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,949.84/132.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.64

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