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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.76, 227.44 and 132.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.76, 227.44 and 132.16 is: 198.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.76 : 227.44 = 132.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.76/227.44 = 132.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.76x = 227.44 × 132.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.76x = 30,057.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,057.50/151.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.06

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