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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.17, 227.85 and 132.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.17, 227.85 and 132.82 is: 198.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.17 : 227.85 = 132.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.17/227.85 = 132.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.17x = 227.85 × 132.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.17x = 30,263.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,263.04/152.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.88

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