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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.74, 229.38 and 132.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.74, 229.38 and 132.64 is: 199.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.74 : 229.38 = 132.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.74/229.38 = 132.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.74x = 229.38 × 132.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.74x = 30,424.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,424.96/152.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.19

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