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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.92, 183.19 and 114.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.92, 183.19 and 114.11 is: 157.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.92 : 183.19 = 114.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.92/183.19 = 114.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.92x = 183.19 × 114.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.92x = 20,902.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,902.32/132.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.26

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