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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.99, 210.92 and 132.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.99, 210.92 and 132.22 is: 182.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.99 : 210.92 = 132.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.99/210.92 = 132.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.99x = 210.92 × 132.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.99x = 27,887.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,887.84/152.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.29

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