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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.57, 229.33 and 132.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.57, 229.33 and 132.52 is: 199.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.57 : 229.33 = 132.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.57/229.33 = 132.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.57x = 229.33 × 132.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.57x = 30,390.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,390.81/152.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.19

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