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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.87, 229.53 and 132.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.87, 229.53 and 132.37 is: 198.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.87 : 229.53 = 132.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.87/229.53 = 132.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.87x = 229.53 × 132.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.87x = 30,382.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,382.81/152.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.75

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