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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.18, 229.56 and 132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.18, 229.56 and 132.80 is: 199.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.18 : 229.56 = 132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.18/229.56 = 132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.18x = 229.56 × 132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.18x = 30,485.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,485.57/153.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.02

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