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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.92, 199.68 and 114.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.92, 199.68 and 114.69 is: 172.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.92 : 199.68 = 114.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.92/199.68 = 114.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.92x = 199.68 × 114.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.92x = 22,900.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,900.73/132.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.30

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