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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.13, 210.81 and 132.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.13, 210.81 and 132.34 is: 182.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.13 : 210.81 = 132.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.13/210.81 = 132.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.13x = 210.81 × 132.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.13x = 27,898.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,898.60/153.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.19

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