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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.19, 211.21 and 132.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.19, 211.21 and 132.43 is: 182.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.19 : 211.21 = 132.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.19/211.21 = 132.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.19x = 211.21 × 132.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.19x = 27,970.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,970.54/153.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.59

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