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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.03, 227.96 and 132.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.03, 227.96 and 132.74 is: 199.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.03 : 227.96 = 132.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.03/227.96 = 132.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.03x = 227.96 × 132.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.03x = 30,259.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,259.71/152.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.04

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