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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.95, 198.57 and 114.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.95, 198.57 and 114.72 is: 171.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.95 : 198.57 = 114.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.95/198.57 = 114.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.95x = 198.57 × 114.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.95x = 22,779.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,779.95/132.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.35

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