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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 132.53, 198.77 and 102.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 132.53, 198.77 and 102.15 is: 153.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    132.53 : 198.77 = 102.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    132.53/198.77 = 102.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    132.53x = 198.77 × 102.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    132.53x = 20,303.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,303.84/132.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.21

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